Primary Responsibilities
Function: Provide leadership organization and supervision for all aspects of the womens softball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program following all NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference LSC and university rules and regulations. Maintain and monitor a compliant environment that results in clear institutional control of all the softball program relative to the Lone Star Conference and NCAA legislation as required by NCAA Division II membership. Additionally all athletic personnel are required to selfreport any and all rules violations that have either been direct violations or observed. Scope: Coordinate all aspects associated with running a competitive NCAA Division II softball program. Duties: Essential: Identify attract and matriculate outstanding studentathletes who demonstrate the ability to be academically and athletically successful. Schedule practices for both in season and out of season. Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements. Monitor studentathletes academic performance. Emphasis on graduation rates and academic progress. Monitor all workouts to ensure studentathlete safety. Be knowledgeable of and abide by all university NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference LSC policies. Recruit and retain high quality studentathletes. Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written in person contact phone and visits. Support studentathlete academic and athletic excellence leadership development team development and community service. Maintain database of information regarding recruiting including number of contacts number applied number visited number accepted and number enrolled. Ability and willingness to fund raise. Prepare and manage the budget for softball. Order and maintain all equipment necessary. Stay current with developments in the profession. Maintain NCAA Lone Star Conference LSC and Texas State University System Compliance. Other Duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills & Abilities Clear knowledge of the sport(s) of softball; ability to develop a competitive program. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers studentathletes and alumni. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong recruiting and coaching skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students parents alumni faculty departmental staff administration and the community. Proficient with technological recruiting and coaching tools. Clear understanding of and commitment to the NCAA Division II Philosophy as well as NCAA LSC and departmental rules and regulations. Supervision: Received: Athletic Director Given: Assistant Coach & Graduate Assistant Working Conditions Usual: Nights and Weekends required. Position is Security Sensitive. Special: Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in OnCampus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an OnCampus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by callingor emailing