Head Softball Coach - Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS 38614
About the Job
Position Summary:
The Head Softball Coach reports to the Athletic Director. Primary responsibilities include the management and development of all aspects of the softball program including recruitment, organization of practices, games, scheduling, budgeting, facility and equipment maintenance. Other responsibilities include but not limited to, thorough knowledge of and adherence to the rules and regulations of Coahoma Community College, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College (MACCC) and a thorough understanding of the role of athletics in the educational process.
Job Qualification:
The qualifications required for the Head Softball Coach position are at least a bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of softball coaching experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Head Softball Coach reports to the Athletic Director. Primary responsibilities include the management and development of all aspects of the softball program including recruitment, organization of practices, games, scheduling, budgeting, facility and equipment maintenance. Other responsibilities include but not limited to, thorough knowledge of and adherence to the rules and regulations of Coahoma Community College, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College (MACCC) and a thorough understanding of the role of athletics in the educational process.
Job Qualification:
The qualifications required for the Head Softball Coach position are at least a bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of softball coaching experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the NJCAA, MACCC, and Coahoma Community College policy and procedures and adhere to all rules and regulations.
- Submit the softball event schedules and team roster to the Athletic Director for approval.
- Promote the softball program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
- Foster a growth mindset environment to enhance student athletes' academic progress and athletic performance.
- Manage fiscal budget, operational administrative activities for the softball program.
- Monitor academic progress and status of softball student athletes and ensure the implementation of academic progress action plans are being implemented.
- Coordinate housing arrangements for student athletes with the appropriate personnel.
- Manage student athletes’ misconduct appropriately and immediately on and off the field.
- Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records to prevent enrollment delays.
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times via behavior and appearance.
- Responsible for searching, selection, and training of qualified assistant coaches in accordance with all college personnel policies.
- Responsible for annually evaluating all coaches and staff under his/her supervision.
- Coordinate softball travel needs with the Athletic Director.
- Maintain well-kept softball facilities.
- Report issues regarding softball equipment and athletic facilities immediately.
- Attend athletic department meetings, professional meetings, and other professional development events.
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all other sports within the Department of Athletics and other departments on and off campus.
- Complete and submit documents in a timely manner.
- Regularly inspect playing and practice surfaces and equipment to ensure safety.
- Follow the proper chain of command.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
About Coahoma Community College:
Coahoma Community College is an accredited public comprehensive institution of higher learning committed to providing accessible, affordable, diverse, and quality educational programs and services. The ninety-nine acre campus lies in an agrarian setting along Clarksdale-Friars Point Road near the Mississippi River, which forms the western boundary of Coahoma County. Bordered on the east by a quiet and picturesque lake, the school site is conducive to wholesome recreation as well as to serious study.
Source : Coahoma Community College
