Assistant Coach Softball

Primary Purpose
The Assistant Coach Softball teaches and instructs student-athletes how to perform in their sport including sport-related fundamentals skills team concepts and safety practices.

Essential Functions
Maintains complete knowledge and compliance with rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics while working within the departments rules regulations and policies. Participates in the effective recruiting instruction and coaching of student-athletes emphasizing fundamentals conditioning game preparation and strategy. Maintains an environment that emphasizes academics as a priority making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet academic requirements while working to integrate sports into the academic life of the University. Integrates innovative technology into the instruction of student-athletes to facilitate learning and safety. Assists in the preparation of an annual written plan and goals for the program and the annual assessment of performance in relation to the plan and goals. Maintains discipline in the program and promotes fairness understanding and protectiveness of student-athletes while motivating them. Maintains an environment of cooperation and continuous improvement fostering positive communication that supports the athletic program the University and University staff. Participates in marketing and promotional activities with media alumni and civic groups consistent with the objectives of the athletic program. Assists with recruiting evaluations official visits and any travel-related activities of prospective student-athletes. Performs other duties as assigned. This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree. One (1) year of experience coaching a sport or in a related role.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations as they pertain to student-athletes. Strong knowledge of effective coaching practices including the integration of technology into instructional methods. Prior experience in recruiting at the collegiate level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated management skills and knowledge of supervision and management practices. Positive attitude. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Extensive travel required for competition and recruiting.