Assistant Women's Softball Coach

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Softball Coach.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Softball Coach aids the Head Softball Coach in all facets of the program to develop an elite NCAA DII women's softball program. As Assistant Softball Coach he/she helps the head coach as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the teaching the sport of softball to student athletes at Fort Valley State University.
• Assist with the evaluation, recruitment and retention of softball players at Fort Valley State University.
• Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the College.
• Assist with visiting and for recruitment purposes prospective students and their families following the guidelines of the SIAC Conference and NCAA Division II.
• Knowledge of softball and experience working with pitching is desired.
• Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports.
• Assist with daily planning, organization and supervision of practices and competitions.
• Contribute to the overall program of a residential college.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Effective experience as a college or university softball coach.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques associated with softball coaching. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate complex tasks and procedures.
• Excellent organization and supervision skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Willingness and ability to work effectively with all campus and associated constituencies. Have a working familiarity with computer systems (including social media).

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