What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Softball Coach position at Washington Adventist University?
Job Title: Head Softball Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletics Director
Stipend Amount: $9,000
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
The qualified candidate will maintain a highly competitive NAIA softball program to include the recruitment of prospective scholar-athletes, practice planning and coaching, organization and in-game coaching. Will support student-athletes excellence by encouraging academic progress towards graduation. This position is a stipend position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead in scouting, recruiting, and retention of student-athletes.
- Lead with the development of team strategy and analyze the performance of student-athletes
- Help operate a successful program within NAIA and Continental Athletic Conference rules and regulations.
- Organize & Lead In-season practices and off-season workouts
- Schedule must be flexible for games & practices
- Organize and attend team functions
- Other duties as assigned
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.