Head Women's Softball Coach

Position Details

Position Title Head Women's Softball Coach Pay Grade Level Coaches FLSA Exempt Benefits
Contributions into the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System and YMCA membership. Department Athletics Campus Location Escanaba Min Salary $13,273 annually Max Salary $13,273 annually FTE
0.5 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Staff Job Summary/Basic Function
The Head Coach for Women’s softball is responsible for managing an intercollegiate softball program to include recruiting, instructing, and coaching students and coordinating various program related activities. The head coach of Women’s Softball is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Bay College and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Minimum Qualifications
• Associates Degree
• College coaching or playing experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the sports program.
• Knowledge of NJCAA regulations and guidelines governing recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Ability to maintain an effective sports program.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to lead and guide student-athletes.
• Ability to travel to team competitions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to adapt to change in processes and procedures.
• Enthusiastic, people orientated, a winning attitude.
• Passion for results. Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior higher education recruiting experience. Months Per Year 12 Hours Worked Per Week Dependent upon game and practice schedule Work Schedule Seasonal Supervision Exercised
Supervises Assistant Coaches, managers, and Student workers. Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Athletic Director. Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUIPMENT USED : Computer, recruiting and statistics software, Stopwatch, softballs, bats, bases, scoreboard, weights, free weights, and cardio machines. Travel requirement
Yes

Job Duties

Job Duty
Teach sport skills, condition and motivate student-athletes to positive action and utilize effective strategies to produce a successful student experience. Job Duty
Monitor student-athlete attendance, academic progress and graduation. Job Duty
Oversee and monitor the conduct of the student-athletes and under the direction of the Athletic Director, oversee discipline of student-athletes if necessary. Job Duty
Monitor recruitment needs, recruit a sufficient number of new student-athletes annually and retain current student-athletes, in accordance with NJCAA rules and regulations, through scouting, attending games/tournaments, and home visits. Job Duty
Assist student-athletes going through eligibility requirements/compliance paperwork. Job Duty
Plan, prepare and administer practice plans and competitive strategy plans. Job Duty
Work with the Athletic Director to arrange team schedules, including travel to games and practice. Job Duty
Work with the Athletic Director to ensure game day operations are in place, including officials, venue and trainers. Job Duty
Provide statistics and reports to the Athletic Director, Region XIII, and the NJCAA when needed. Job Duty
Direct all aspects, areas, and components of the team. Job Duty
Represents the sport program at various institutional programs and externally to the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the community. Job Duty
Support the vision/mission of Bay College by providing student success, culture of success, and community success. Job Duty
Support all college efforts for student completion. Job Duty
Any other duties as assigned
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Melissa VanBrocklin, Human Resources Specialist Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email hr@baycollege.edu Contact Fax 906-217-1625
Posting Number S048P Posting Date 10/22/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/834 Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
2. How many years of coaching experience do you possess?
   • No experience
   • 0-1 years
   • 1-3 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 5+ years