What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach, Women's Softball - Intercollegiate Athletics position at uic?
Position Summary
The Head Coach for Women's Softball is responsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of a successful sport program. Responsibilities include hiring staff, building a schedule, adhering to a budget, and following University, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies. Duties also include recruiting, retaining and training student-athletes and ensuring they are following their degree plans. The head coach contributes to a collaborative, respectful and positive organization culture. The person shall be required to exercise independent judgement, to make decisions, to work with and exercise stewardship over students, and to function as a member of the athletics department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coach and train the members of the team during practice and competitions. Assess skills and instruct athletes on technique.
Oversee the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Identify, evaluate, contact and meet student-athletes and parents. Set-up campus visits and attend competitions to observe prospects.
Organize, plan, and schedule daily practices and drills. Implement plan for game preparation; determine game strategy.
Collaborate with athletic staff and university faculty to monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure that athletics eligibility and academic standards are maintained.
Schedule competitions and develop travel plans.
Manage budget.
Develop and promote summer camps.
Participate in fund raising and alumni relation activities.
Adhere to all University, Missouri Valley Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.
Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
The Head Coach for Women's Softball is responsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of a successful sport program. Responsibilities include hiring staff, building a schedule, adhering to a budget, and following University, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies. Duties also include recruiting, retaining and training student-athletes and ensuring they are following their degree plans. The head coach contributes to a collaborative, respectful and positive organization culture. The person shall be required to exercise independent judgement, to make decisions, to work with and exercise stewardship over students, and to function as a member of the athletics department.
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