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Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, the Assistant Softball Coach assists in the administration of all phases of the softball program in accordance with NCAA Division I, ASUN Conference, and Stetson University rules and philosophies. The Assistant Softball Coach supports Stetson University by providing an enjoyable fan experience, keeping our spaces clean and safe, helping our students grow, creating relationships which strengthen our alumni base, ensuring our financial strength, recruiting incredible new Hatters, and impacting the lives of young women on the softball team. Serving as a member of the Softball Team, the Assistant Coach will work directly with the Head Coach and fellow assistants in the following areas: recruiting, camp coordination, travel accommodations, everyday office work, alumni engagement, gameday operations, and any other items that the Head Coach delegates to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Head Softball Coach in the administration of all aspects of the softball program

• Work with pitchers in bullpens, gameday, etc.

• Assist Head Coach with needs on and off the field

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes

• Assist in pre-, in-, and post-season training, practices, and games

• Assist in all areas relating to the operation of the softball program, including day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate public relations including video/scouting

• Assist with video analysis of games and practices

• Assist with the team fitness programs including strength & conditioning

• Help coordinate recruitment including evaluation, visits, camps, etc.

• Support correspondence and communication as the camp director

• Organize all Stetson Softball camps including scheduling

• Assist with game and practice scheduling

• Assist with fund-raising and promotional activities as necessary

• Serve as primary contact and implementation of the summer camp program

• Assist in coordination of practice and game preparation

• Coordinate recruiting schedule for entire staff

• Perform other site and position specific duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the game of softball

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Ability to adapt to the evolving game

• Softball experience in playing and coaching

• Ability to engage and develop players both mentally and physically

• Demonstrated ability to organize and develop world-wide recruiting master plan

• Computer skills are a must

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public

• Support the University’s Mission and Values (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/mission-and-values.php) in their role

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place

  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

  Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Master's degree

  Work Environment: Duties required: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and cold; ability to endure physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule; physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth.

  Salary Grade: 6