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Form of workAssistant Coach, Softball
FLSA Status:Exempt
Posted Salary Range:Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status:Full Time
Department:Softball
Job Summary:The incumbent is responsible for coaching student athletes and assisting in the management and administration of the intercollegiate softball program within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Alcorn State University, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
- Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong knowledge of softball skills and strategies
- Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong coaching and recruiting skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to recruit effectively
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
- Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
- Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
- Assists with pre/post workouts
- Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents Records statistics for each game
- Represents Alcorn State University and the Men’s and Women’s Softball program in a professional manner
Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred, 2 or more years of club, international, high school, or collegiate coaching and/or Division 1 playing experience and/or professional playing experience.
Licensing and Certifications :N/A
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds:Daily
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds:Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds:Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds:Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:Not Required
Travel:Frequently
Extended Work Hours:Frequently
Posting Number:S955
Number of Vacancies:1
Location:Lorman
Open Date:09/14/2023
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.
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