Club Softball Coach

Job Description:

Position: Club Sports Coach

Reports to: Chelsey Wright Associate Director of Competitive Sports

General position summary: Serve as a key member of the Club Sports program within the Department of Recreation.

This is a part-time position and is renewable on a per semester basis.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to club sport officers and participants.

Essential Duties: (The tasks duties and responsibilities that are essential to the work of the position)

Note: The intent of this list of duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs and sport.

Basic Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct effective practice sessions focused on skill development strategy and teamwork

• Provide constructive feedback and technical instruction to enhance athlete performance

• Support a balance between competitive success and educational/recreational value

• Encourage a positive and inclusive environment that aligns with university values

• Attend and supervise games and practices including evenings and weekends

• If unable to attend a scheduled practice game or event promptly notify both the team officers and the Associate Director of Club Sports to ensure appropriate coverage and communication.

• Submit monthly team recaps to the Associate Director

Risk Management Responsibilities

• Prioritize participant safety at all times enforcing proper use of equipment adherence to safety protocols and monitor environmental (field/court/playing surfaces) conditions

• Report all injuries incidents and concerns to the Club Sports Office promptly

• Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

Administration & Communication

• Communicate regularly with the Associate Director on topics including but are not limited to:

  • team status roster injuries incidents equipment administrative responsibilities and compliance

• Work collaboratively with student leaders to manage team logistics (scheduling travel facility use etc.)

• Support the development of team budgets and fundraising in coordination with student officers

• Represent the team and university with professionalism and integrity at all times

Team Management

• Collaborate with team officers to establish goals organize practices games and travel

• Assist with game preparation competition strategy and post-game evaluations

• Ensure proper supervision and conduct of team members during all club-related activities

• Uphold and enforce all university club sport league and governing body rules and policies

Other Duties

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet the goals and mission requirements of the University Recreation and the Club Sport Program. Cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in the respective sport.

• Knowledge of sport-specific strategies techniques and safety standards.

• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students staff and external organizations.

• (Preferred) CPR/First Aid certification.

Time Commitment

• Varies by sport and season; includes practices competitions travel and administrative meetings as required.

• Nights and weekends required

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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