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The Assistant Softball Coach will serve as the head compliance liaison and work with advanced game and practice planning. This position will assist in all recruiting of potential student-athletes. The Assistant Softball Coach will scout opponents in preparation for game strategy and player development for offensive skills outfield/catching and defensive skills. This position assists in scheduling and making travel arrangements as well as assisting in organizing and managing all softball camps/clinics. Assisting in fundraising/athletic development is also a requirement of this position. Other duties include monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes ordering and managing equipment and overseeing advising and assisting the 2nd assistant position.

Duties include:

Encourage and promote high academic and athletic standards.

Sets a high standard in academic and scholarly excellence personal integrity professional competence and professional ethics.

Works to enrich the emotional well-being of the student-athlete through proper role modeling and the demonstration of high ethical standards and behavior.

Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.

Plans practice and/or competition strategy.

Identify evaluate and recruit potential team members.

Retain current MU students as team members.

Ensure that program meets annual squad size number.

Ensure program recruiting activities adhere to University and NCAA Policies and Procedures.

Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

Assist with fundraising & budget.

Assist in scheduling and travel details.

Maintaining facilities/equipment.

Organizing and managing all softball camps/clinics.

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and prior coaching experience are required. Candidates must complete the NCAA Coachs Recruiting Test.

Candidates must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the universitys carrier as this position requires some travel.

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
- Approved Drivers Check

Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.