Assistant Coach – Softball

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree with emphasis in sports administration, physical education, sports sciences or closely related field
• Two years successful coaching experience
• Must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified or able to obtain it within (3) months of employment
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License or be able to obtain it within three (3) months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at the college level
• Successful recruiting, camp and fund-raising experience

Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position requires evening, weekends and possibly holiday hours based on games and special activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruits and instructs student athletes.
• Coordinates and coaches’ team at games and tournaments.
• Schedules and supervises team practices.
• Promotes athletic program for the College.
• Monitors academic progress of students and assists with potential problems.
• Provides information to support periodic and special reports documenting team activities and events.
• Assists with the coordination and oversight of living arrangements for student athletes.
• Teach College credit courses as assigned.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills and knowledge of discipline/sport taught.
• Familiar with the teaching technology applicable to teaching discipline.
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite (ex: word, excel, etc.).
• Requires walking, standing, stooping, jumping, and running; lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, and wet or humid conditions when the team plays or practices outdoors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be flexible to meet the demands of the College.

This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email [email protected].

Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:

Health Insurance:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Options:

• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
• State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP)
• 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts

Supplemental Insurance:

• College Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Sick Leave Pool
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Holidays & College Breaks

Holidays:
Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Washington’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving & the following day
• Christmas Day

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note: Adjunct, part-time and temporary full-time staff may be eligible for certain benefits if qualification criteria are met.