What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach, Women's Softball position at Seminole State College of Florida?
Responsibilities
Please be advised that the duration of the position is based on the availability of SASF fund.
Description
The Coach, Women’s Softball leads the College’s softball program. Recruits student-athletes, organizes and conducts practices, schedules and organizes games and tournaments, and supervises pre- and post- game activities. Monitors academic progress of student-athletes in the program.
Essential Functions
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout parts of the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.
This position is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference.
Pay Benefits And Work Schedule
Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of faculty and staff!
Qualifications
We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $47,476 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.
Required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
Other Information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.
To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
Please be advised that the duration of the position is based on the availability of SASF fund.
Description
The Coach, Women’s Softball leads the College’s softball program. Recruits student-athletes, organizes and conducts practices, schedules and organizes games and tournaments, and supervises pre- and post- game activities. Monitors academic progress of student-athletes in the program.
Essential Functions
- Recruits student-athletes that will best represent the College academically, athletically, and in the community while abiding by all College, Florida College System Activities Association (FSCAA), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Demonstrates, coaches, and teaches student athletes to improve their skill level and team functioning.
- Coordinates and maintains academic monitoring procedure to promote student success, including attending mandatory study halls and reviewing academic progress.
- Manages the softball program budget, facilities, and equipment.
- Develops and maintains practice and competition schedule, including travel arrangements, within available resources.
- Supervises assistants, coaches, and student managers, including selecting, scheduling, mentoring, training, developing, and evaluating performance.
- Coordinates fundraising efforts for the softball team in collaboration with athletics leadership, including running softball summer camps for community members.
- Markets the successes of the softball program at the College and to other state colleges, community leaders, and external media representatives.
- Establishes and maintains relationships and communication within the softball community, such as potential student athletes, coaches, and community organizations.
- Tracks, records, and reports statistics to state and national organizations.
- Secures and supervises housing for student-athletes, as applicable.
- Develops and maintains appropriate parameters for participation under student code of conduct policy guidelines.
- Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
- Two years of assistant coaching or coaching experience in high school or higher education.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire, with acceptable driving record.
- Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution
- Three (3) years of community/jr. college or university head coaching experience or five (5) years high school head coaching experience at the varsity level.
- Extensive softball knowledge.
- Ability to demonstrate and teach athletic skills.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipate outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
- Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with external community and stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve objectives.
- Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
- Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, such as Teams/Zoom.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
- Works flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Travels overnight to events and tournaments, as required.
- Works outside exposed to heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, and other weather conditions.
- Works on athletic sports fields.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment, with assistance.
- Required to drive College vehicles.
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout parts of the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.
This position is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference.
Pay Benefits And Work Schedule
Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of faculty and staff!
Qualifications
We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $47,476 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:
- Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
- A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
- Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
- FRS retirement and other options
- Professional Development and Paid Tuition
- Free on campus parking
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.
Required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
- Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
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Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
Other Information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.
To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
Salary : $47,476