Athletic Coach, Women's Softball

Expertise in coaching specified sport

a. Successful recruiting

b. Player development

c. Practice organization and progression

d. Team success in competition: familiar with a variety of offenses and defenses to capitalize on team strengths and utilize opponent weaknesses to achieve winning seasons, and qualify for post-season play

Fundraising

a. Organize multiple camps and clinics (both on-campus and satellite) every year

b. Connect with Alumni

c. Attend Hall of Fame functions, including Golf Tournaments, Socials, etc.

d. Hosting alumni gatherings

e. Coordinating friends and family campaigns with the team

f. Making calls and connections to solicit gifts.

g. Promote awareness of the organization's mission and work

h. Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers

i. Identify new fundraising opportunities

j. Plan fundraising initiatives to help the department meet financial goals

k. Form strong relationships with external stakeholders

Knowledge of and adherence to college, conference, and national policies, procedures, and rules as applicable for a successful program

a. No infractions of policies, procedures or rules b. Develop a culture within the team of respect for and adherence to applicable policies, procedures and rules c. Successful budget management, fund raising and business practice d. Game management and scheduling 4. Contributes to the academic progress of student athletes a. Strive for above average team GPA (as compared to the general student body) b. Retention of recruited and eligible student athletes c. Transferability of student athletes 5. Cooperative and engaged in department, college, and community at large a. Participate in projects b. Speaking engagements c. Clinics d. Teaching e. May be required to drive players in Yavapai College van to and from games

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, Sports Management or related field

• Four years of collegiate coaching experience

• Familiarity of the NJCAA

• Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Valid Arizona Driver's License

• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties

• More than 3 years of head coaching experience at the NJCAA, NCAA or NAIA leve

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, Sports Management or related fiel

• Demonstrated success in their specific sport progra

• Ability to appreciate and embrace the uniqueness of Yavapai College and its athletics progra

• Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and run, and reach or handle with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment varies.