The Assistant Coach of Softball is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in planning, managing and evaluating all aspects of the Kishwaukee College Women’s softball program. Planning, managing, and evaluating this sports program will require the Assistant Coach to: teach, train, condition, and coach all team members on the intercollegiate women’s softball team.
The Assistant Coach must also provide the Head Coach support in providing leadership and management functions to produce a quality intercollegiate team that represents a commitment to excellence academically and athletically. Assists in performing on court/field coaching and instruction. Assists in managing aspects of program including, but are not limited to the following: recruiting, scouting, maintaining statistics, fundraising and academic monitoring.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate and teach advanced softball skills.
- Mentor and advise students on personal health and academic matters.
- Assist with strength training and nutrition programs.
- Assist with team schedule and travel.
- Promote and market the program.
- Assist with recruiting and evaluating new players.
- Assist with scouting opponents.
- Assist with fund-raising.
- Represent Kishwaukee College and the softball program in a professional manner.
- Assist with summer activities.
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Be able to stand, crouch or bend for long periods of time.
- Position generally requires moderate physical activity with occasional lifting of supplies, equipment, and instruments. The job requires varying amounts of sitting, standing, and walking.
- Must possess a valid, current driver's license.
DISCLAIMER: Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, ability to follow a leader, detail-oriented, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
- A positive role model for young adults. Ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.
- Able to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence.
- Posses a valid IL Driver's License and a good driving record.
Required Experience
- 1-2 years of experience as a college or high school varsity coach
PREFERRED:
- 3-5 years collegiate coaching
- Bachelors Degree in Physical Education or related field.