Head Coach - Softball

Head Coach - Softball


Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Title: Head Coach – Softball

Department: Department of Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Status: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Location: Mesa Campus

Position Summary: Responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate softball program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop a detailed recruitment plan that will allow the program to be in a position of competitive leadership in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac). Inform prospects of university academic programs, talent evaluation, coordinating mailings, telephone calls, and email exchanges. Actively monitoring the complete recruitment process, on campus and off campus through in person contacts.

2. Foster an atmosphere of competitive leadership in the California Pacific Conference through sport specific athlete development. Attend, plan, develop, and direct all team practices and conditioning activities in the traditional and nontraditional segment.

3. Assist with the retention of student-athletes through social and academic counseling; interaction with university retention team and coaching staff. Retention of student-athletes, along with support of Student Athlete Services, by effectively coordinating and communicating attendance to all department sponsored events.
4. Create a culture of excellence throughout the student athlete experience. Develop a culture of trust through mentorship and social development. Communicate expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and constructive manner. Maintain positive student athlete assessments for program from student athletes.

5. Responsible for planning, development and direction of operating and fundraising budget within university and departmental procedures. Attendance at specified department fundraising events. Assist in the planning of team specific alumni events, as well as developing new opportunities through alumni networks. Work effectively with the Director of Athletics to satisfy philanthropic and revenue generation outcomes.

Other Functions:

Responsible for adherence to all NAIA, Cal Pac and institutional rules and regulations, including eligibility and compliance of student athletes, medical hardship documentation and extension waivers.

Responsible for identifying and notifying student-athletes of eligibility status through approved communication.

Adherence to all Benedictine University Mesa and Department of Athletics policies and procedures. Work independently and creatively within established guidelines, while at the same time functioning as a member of a team.

Attend departmental and University related meetings and events.

Maintain high level of organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, students, officials, volunteers, and fans.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred

Experience: Previous collegiate coaching preferred

Specific Skills: Knowledge of NAIA philosophy, recruitment, rules and regulations

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications: No

Physical Requirements: Ability to handle varying levels of stress while maintaining professional demeanor. Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun/heat or cold weather. Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Understand the speech of another person. See details of objects that are less than a few feet away or are more than a few feet away. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. General Customer service and office environment.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Travel (If applicable): Yes

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable): Yes

Working Conditions: Outdoor and Indoor working environment. Nights and weekends required

Training: Must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.