Head Softball Coach

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Head Women's Softball Coach in the college's Athletics Department.

The Head Women's Coach will teach softball techniques and skills for collegiate competition, teach related conditioning and theory classes, recruit and prepare a team for NWAC competition.  This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and positive customer service skills.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.  

 

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms 

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 18, 2025.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following: 

• Provide administration, leadership, and direction for the intercollegiate softball program.
• Teach individual softball skills and strategies; build, develop, and evaluate teamwork; and develop and enforce training rules.
• Monitor and support the academic performance, leadership, and progress of student-athletes with an emphasis on retaining student-athletes.
• Scout and recruit student-athletes who are qualified, both academically and athletically, for intercollegiate competition.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with local area club and high school softball coaches and programs.
• Conduct intercollegiate programs in accordance with Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and established college and athletic department rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, work cooperatively with Student Activities leaders and staff.
• Develop collaborative and collegial relationships with other coaches, student leaders, and staff in the department and throughout the campus community.
• Fully participate in athletic activities, including departmental meetings, outreach and fundraising events, and other relevant functions as requested.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate practice and game/tournament schedules.
• Schedule all team travel arrangements.
• Compile and report team scores and statistics to the NWAC office in a timely fashion.
• Assist with advising, registration, and financial aid processes of student-athletes.
• Work closely with college communications and marketing staff to develop website and promotional materials for softball.
• Organize fundraising activities to enhance and develop athletic programs.
• Coordinate and oversee summer camps and clinics.
• Inventory and track assigned athletic equipment.
• Maintain and improve existing fields and facilities, including general preparation and maintenance.
• Work closely with Activity Center Coordinator and the Athletic Fields Coordinator to staff home games/tournaments.
• Understand and comply with the policies and procedures of the college.
• Complete and process appropriate paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain and manage a budget and track team and program expenditures to ensure spending is appropriate and within the provided budget and Title IX guidelines.
• Maintain and manage student-athlete scholarship awards.
• Maintain a demeanor on the field/court that is professional and exhibit behavior away from the field/court that is representative of college and athletic department missions and policies.
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics, Dean of Students, and Vice-President of Learning and Student Success to ensure student-athlete behavior is appropriate both on the field/court and away from the field/court.
• Issue discipline in accordance with the BBCC Student Code of Conduct and BBCC Athletic Standards.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the Director of Athletics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• High School and/or College level softball playing and/or coaching experience
• Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Current valid unrestricted driver's license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated supervisory & management experience
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong positive customer service skills in a team environment
• Familiarity with the policies, regulations and objectives of the athletic codes of the Northwest Athletic Conference
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

This position is open until filled.   Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 18, 2025.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*  Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting. 
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees.  Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:  You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions.  Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process.  These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. 

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment.  Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.  

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, exempt position with an annual stipend of $10,000.  This stipend will be pro-rated based upon the start date and the remainder of the fiscal year.  Additional campus employment may be available based on the individual's qualifications and interest.  This position is not benefit or overtime eligible.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.  

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.   Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.  

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa.   In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.  

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA  98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.  

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus.  Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.  The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies pageof the BBCC website.  Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community.  Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website.  If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.  

Salary : $10,000