Assistant Softball Coach

The HPU Club Softball Assistant Coach shall be responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all efforts of leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club Softball program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Softball Assistant Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

Experience and Training:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Certified as necessary
• Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
• Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
• Competent in current sports training technologies
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development

• Designs and implements a Softball program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole.
• Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff. Work with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Coaches all members of the HPU Club Softball Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them.
• Recruits athletes to the program.
• Organize and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information.
• Arranges all aspects of Softball matches and schedule with the Assistant AD

Communication

• In cooperation with the athletic department, maintains and disseminates information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
• Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.

Equipment

• Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.
• Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at [email protected]