Head Coach Women's Softball

Essential Functions:

• Recruiting, scheduling, fundraising and coaching all home and away games.

• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the collegiate sports program.

• Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics.

• Supervises and conducts practices and contests safely, supervises locker rooms and buses.

• Works directly with the Athletic Director notifying him/her of potential problems/awards, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of all athletics policies approved by the NJCAA, OCCAC and Owens Community College Understand FERPA and the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels Knowledge and background in softball rules and regulations.

• Teach sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility Conduct practices and contests safely, supervising locker rooms and buses.

• Instruct team members and coaches about rules and changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs Works closely with the Athletic Director notifying him/her of potential problems/awards, etc.

Other Characteristics:

• Accountable for personal actions on and off campus properties.

• Arrives early enough before practices, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.

• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with other coaching staff or any staff member within ears or eyes of players, parents, or fans.

• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

• Previous coaching experience in softball at the collegiate preferred, club or high school level required.

• NJCAA coaching Experience preferred.