Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College began participating in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II athletics in the 2023-24 academic year. This position will continue to launch a winning softball program, supervise assistant coaches, oversee the development of team schedules, potential student-athlete recruitment, and other duties as assigned. The Head Softball Coach will report directly to the Athletic Director.

General Description:

This regular, full-time is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the softball program. The position supervises the Assistant Softball Coach and reports to the Athletic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and Region II as they relate to the softball program.
• Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the softball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Make travel arrangements for the softball team. Prepare for out-of-town travel by requesting meal money advances in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.
• Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes’ academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.
• Supervise volunteers aiding with the softball team. Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.
• Maintain equipment and facilities related to the softball program.
• Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Marketing.
• Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.
• Participate in all athletic committee meetings, and other staff meetings when requested, as well as mandatory coaches’ meetings held by Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Coordinate all aspects of the softball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participate in the annual athletic recognition program.
• Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement within one year of employment.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No less than three (3) years of experience in a position that requires coaching high school or intercollegiate softball required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Preference is given to candidates with community college and NJCAA experience.

Salary Commiserate with Experience with an excellent benefits package.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online. Click Apply for Jobs to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

• A completed Southeast Arkansas College employment application.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment)