Assistant Softball Coach - Athletics

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10264
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/11/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Function:

• Assist head coach to provide management in all facets of the softball program.

Scope:

• Responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes, on field training/coaching, leading development in assigned focus area, student-athlete welfare initiatives, academics, scheduling, retention, and fundraising, with the university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Duties

Typical:

• Perform duties assigned by the head coach.
• Recruit high quality student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with coaching/training relating to proper techniques.
• Assist with student-athlete development welfare programs.
• Assist with team operation responsibilities.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Build professional relationships with staff and student-athletes.
• Assist with all administrative processes, especially business office and compliance
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA, AAC, UTSA, UT System rules and/or regulations.
• Assist with and support the coordination of the various booster, fundraising and community programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Periodic:

• Represent the university/softball program at off-campus functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of related professional experience as a softball coach.
• Requires specific knowledge in the sport of Softball, and knowledge and compliance with all NCAA, AAC, State of Texas and UTSA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office, standard office equipment and all equipment used in softball.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with a division I softball program.

Working Conditions

• Physical activity in Softball.
• Work requires weekend and evening hours as well as travel.

This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.