Working Position Title Softball Head Coach (4436)
Classification Coach, Head
Position Number 00004436
Open Date 05/15/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date 05/22/2024
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 1190
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit Intercollegiate Athletics
Division Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://niuhuskies.com/

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy and competitive opportunities.

• To provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
• Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.

• Selection, oversight, development, and retention of staff (assistants, graduate assistants, and managers).

• Supervise the recruitment strategy to attract top level Division I prospects including identification, assessment, campus visits and implementation of campus resources.

• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and university.
• Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the student-athletes within the softball program.

• Perform team-related administrative duties such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements, etc.

• Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fund raising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics.

• Assist with departmental needs as requested.
• Cash handling responsibilities - $5,000 - $10,000 annually.
• When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years coaching experience and demonstrated successful coaching experience in softball at institution of higher education beyond High School.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

1. Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate with and relate well to female student-athletes, high school/club coaches and department support staff.
3. Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes, particularly at the regional (Midwest) level.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master's degree.
• Competitive experience in softball on the university or college level.
• Experience as a Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, or Recruiting Coordinator.
• Coaching experience at the Division I college level.

Physical demands/requirements

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 6/16/24
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Varies days, nights, weekends
Salary Commensurate with experience; NIU offers a robust Benefit Package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of three Professional References

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77842
Is Background Check Required? Yes
EEO Statement Summary
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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