Assistant Softball Coach

Purpose:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach in the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division II Softball program at Lincoln University of Missouri. Teaching will include instruction of the skills and strategies necessary for the student-athlete to become competitive and successful in this sport. The recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes in this program will be integral to this position. The assistant coach will also be expected to teach and demonstrate the ability to promote the physical, intellectual, and social growth of student-athletes. The assistant coach is also responsible for assisting the Head Coach in their assigned responsibilities and in the direction of all aspects of their assigned sport program.

Essential Job functions:

• Understanding and comply with all the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division II, Lincoln University of Missouri, GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference), and Lincoln University Athletics.
• Understand and comply with the NCAA and Lincoln University philosophy and mission.
• Act as a professional and positive representative of the Lincoln University Educational Experience.
• Serve as a teacher, counselor, and role model so that student athletes will improve upon their physical, intellectual, and social behaviors.
• Maximize the physical talent of the team through quality teaching and coaching, and the promotion of teamwork.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and administering all practice sessions.
• Assist in recruitment of student athletes while working through the Head Coach with the Office of Admission to maximize enrollment.
• Retain student athletes at Lincoln University and with the team.
• Assist in maintaining, managing, and updating equipment inventories.
• Teach the skills and strategies necessary for the student-athletes' success in this sport.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of all game and practice facilities used by the team.
• Assist in the teaching and coaching of a sub-varsity team.
• Participate in team and departmental camps/clinics, community service projects, fundraising activities, and alumni events whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to function effectively as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of student-athletes and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well as the academic mission of the University.
• Positive attitude towards the University and its intercollegiate programs is essential.
• Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner at all times.
• Willingness and ability to support and advance the University Mission.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Expertise in the sport on intercollegiate level (desired).
• Previous playing or coaching experience (desired).
• Must have a valid motor vehicle license and be insurable under the University's insurance plan.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

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