Overview
Head Coach – Women’s Softball Jobs in Lakeland, FL at Florida Southern College
The head coach of softball provides direction and administrative oversight for the programs related to successful athletic performance, recruitment and retention of quality student athletes, providing the necessary leadership for a positive competitive environment for student athletes. Responsibilities include organization and supervision of all day-to-day operations of the softball program including but not limited to coaching; recruitment of highly skilled, academically successful and socially responsible student-athletes; scheduling, organizing and conducting practices and contests; budgeting for equipment and travel: team fund raising; and compliance with College, Sunshine State Conference as well as NCAA rules and regulations.
The role is a 10-month position paid over 12 months.
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree from accredited institution preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 3 years of successful, collegiate coaching experience required. Extensive player experience at the collegiate level may be substituted for some coaching experience.
- Any coaching experience in a NCAA Division II level program is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Management and organizational skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit academically successful student-athletes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is required.
- The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Head Coach – Women’s Softball
Company: Florida Southern College
Location: Lakeland, FL
