ASSISTANT COACH-SOFTBALL
Intercollegiate Athletics
$3,491/Month
Notes: This is a full-time, annual renewal contract position. Schedule of hours is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours. Travel and travel outside of business hours will be required.
Essential Functions: The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division I Softball program including, but not limited to, the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
This position supports the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition; fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.
The Assistant Coach organizes team and staff travel arrangements; facilitates administrative duties and paperwork; manages the distribution and ordering of team equipment and supplies; coordinates and administers men’s basketball summer camps; and represents the sports program as needed in association with promoting and fundraising for women’s softball.
Minimum Requirements:
• Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level (minimum of 2 years).
• Experience working effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA regulations.
• General computer skills on software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to act as a mentor.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational abilities.
• Strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes.
• Hired applicant must possess a valid California Driver's License; and must successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Softball coaching experience at the Division I level.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for more information click The Benefits of Belonging (this is a .pdf document). For more information about UCR and the department this position is located see UCR Intercollegiate Athletics.
Visit our web site for a complete list of requirements and apply on-line indicating position #09-08-014IM to
http://hr.ucr.edu/jobs. EOE.
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