What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Softball Coach position at Vermont State University?
Assistant Softball Coach
NON BARGAINING UNIT, GRADE 11, EXEMPT
Work Location: Johnson
Special Considerations: Working nights & Weekends
BASIC FUNCTION
To assist the head coach and oversee in one or more areas within the Athletics and Recreation Department.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be an active member in the direction of the Johnson Athletic Department.
- The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of quality student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting, and monitoring of student athlete academic progress.
- Educate student-athletes regarding academic policies as well as emphasize the “student-athlete”
- Comply with the NCAA Division III constitution and all operating bylaws; report any violations of thus by laws to the director of athletics and the compliance coordinator upon occurrence.
- Emphasize the Vermont State University Code of Character (responsibility, respect, sportsmanship, integrity, and servant leadership) conduct yourself at all times in the model of the Code of Character.
- Adhere to athletic trainers’ decisions and recommendations
- Work in conjunction with admissions through the recruiting process
- Adhere to athletics judicial-suspension policies and enforce the “no-hazing” policies.
- Communicate practice/schedule changes to the appropriate department staff members.
- Follow and support the Johnson athletic department mission statement/philosophy
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Director of Athletics.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
General supervision over student workers, and student interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, recreation, physical education, or other appropriate discipline with a master’s degree desirable, plus two to four years relevant experience in coaching, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Broad base of knowledge and skills related to athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting and other relevant experience.
- Two to four years of prior coaching experience.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of university students, personnel, facilities users and others outside the University.
- Weekend and evening work are required.
- Valid Driver’s License
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.
NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
