Assistant Softball Coach

Independence Community College

Independence, Kansas

Job Description

Assistant Softball Coach

Business Unit: Athletics

Department: Softball

Reports to : Head Softball Coach

Position Type : Full-time, 12-month

Salary Structure : Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: This position is a 12-month position who will assist with the softball program under the leadership of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with the supervision of the student athlete's educational and athletic goals; assisting with practice and game responsibilities; assisting in recruiting and general office duties; and performing additional duties as may be assigned. This position will also be a Housing Supervisor in Student Housing and provide supervision and participate in an on-call Duty Rotation.
An individual in this position is expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A thorough knowledge of the game of Softball.
• Associates degree.
• At least one year of coaching experience.
• Ability to effectively work with various public and diverse populations. Human Relation skills of ordinary courtesy, understanding and ability to stimulate motivation, confidence and enthusiasm in students.
• Administrative ability to manage details of budget, scheduling, recruiting and supervision of student progress in academic endeavors.
• Budgeting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of NJCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Ability to perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when work-load requires.
• Either a copy of, or authorization for, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• 2 years of Coaching experience.
• 1 year of Recruiting experience.
• 1 year of Housing & Residence Life experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to community development.

Skills needed for the position:

• A thorough knowledge of the game of Softball.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Understand the Housing Rules and Regulations.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds are required.
• Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• High degree of commitment to ethical and professional standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, policies, procedures, and fair business standards.

Essential Duties:
General:

• Ensures the safeguarding of all confidential files.
• Attends and participates in all required training.
• Maintains a positive and cooperative work attitude and work environment.
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the Colleges mission, core values and goals.
• Submits Student of Concern reports when necessary.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Attends and participates in all required training.
• Reports to work at assigned work area no later than the scheduled time to begin each workday.
• Maintains a positive professional attitude and work environment.
• Drive a college vehicle to the airport and certain local destinations.
• Model the Way for students at ICC.
• This position requires work and travel outside of Monday-Friday, including evenings, nights, and weekends to support the goals towards growth in the college.

Coaching:

• Assist in developing a recruiting program, under guidelines of NJCAA & Jayhawk Conference, which encourages student athletes to enroll in ICC programs of study and athletics.
• Assist in the responsibility for the development and fiscal control of the athletic budget under ICC, state, and conference guidelines.
• Encourage student athlete success by maintaining contact with student services, individual faculty, and athlete to help ensure academic progress and reasonable graduation rates.
• Assist college officials in advancement of student athlete success by actively pursuing financial development opportunities through official channels of college, including Booster Club and ICC Foundation.]
• Assist in the development and maintaining a code of discipline and behavior in agreement with ICC college policy so student athletes are informed as to their rights and responsibilities related to continued participation in athletics and as successful students.
• Supervision of players during practices, contests and trips to ensure that athletes represent ICC in a positive manner.
• Assist with Public Relations and promotions of the college in community events.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.

Housing Supervisor:

• Participate in On-Call Duty Rotation. See description of Duty below.
• Communicate with college personnel and Bluffstone personnel.
• Submit reports and other documentation in a timely fashion.
• Report violations of the Housing Rules and Regulations and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Report parking violations such as parking in the Accessible lot or in a Fire Lane.
• Attend Housing meetings.
• Participate and assist with Room checks.
• Support the resolution of roommate conflicts.
• Assist students with lockouts. Ensure students know the fee associated with a Lock-out.
• Perform Fire Alarm functions when necessary.
• Assist in evacuation procedures during an emergency.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or requested by the Administrator.

Supervision:
Athletic functions: Head Coach
Housing functions: Vice President for Student Affairs

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions after full disclosure by the employee.

1. This position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (50) pounds or more, carrying supplies and/or equipment.

2. This position requires the ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods and various periods of time.

3. This position requires the ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications and the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues.

4. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly with individuals as well as small or large groups.

5. This position requires excellent comprehension of the English language.

6. This position requires that work is generally performed in outside areas, during hot and/or cold weather and exposure to elements such as rain, snow, dirt, fumes, and loud noises.

Evaluation:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on the Evaluation of Personnel.