Position Summary: 

Provides direction for planning, budgeting, organizing, and maintaining a well-balanced, competitive NCAA Division II Softball program. The program will operate within the athletic policy and guidelines of Georgian Court University, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, and NCAA Division II.

Essential Functions: 

Head Softball Coach 60%

• Maintain team budget and coordinate team logistics.
• Schedule contests appropriate for the academic schedule. Scout opponents as needed.
• Organize program fundraisers and participate in departmental efforts and partnerships.
• Implement service and community engagement activities.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
• Collaborate the recruitment of student athletes with assistant coaches and Georgian Court admissions counselors.
• Recruit and retain a roster that aligns with athletic department expectations and supports competitive and compliance goals, recognizing that institutional standards may exceed national or conference averages for the sport.
• Evaluate individual and team performances. Develop and train leaders to represent their program. Conduct mid and end season reviews, and hold exit meetings of all student-athletes.
• Actively monitor the academic performance of student-athletes.
• Be informed and enforce GCU, CACC, and NCAA rules and guidelines. Successfully complete NCAA Division II Rules Modules and stay current with all compliance rules and procedures. Attend meetings or workshops as appropriate.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid/AED required.
• Be knowledgeable of the college’s commitment to Mercy Core Values and support those values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Administrative Responsibilities 40%

• This position will have rotational administrative duties that may include Equipment Manager, Fitness Center Manager, Community Engagement, Student Employee Supervisor/Assignor, Game Day Management, SAAC advisor, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• This position will have game-day supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s required/Master’s preferred

• Experience in collegiate coaching

• Experience at the collegiate level/ collegiate level coaching preferred

• Knowledge of NCAA II rules & regulations (must pass NCAA DII Rules Modules)
• Excellent PC knowledge/experience (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong management and organizational skills

**MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED**