Assistant Coach Softball - Part-time

Job Title: Assistant Coach Softball - Part-time
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 254581
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Job Summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the part-time position of Assistant Softball Coach. The candidate must support the mission of the University of West Georgia, the UWG Athletic department and the UWG softball philosophy. The University of West Georgia is a Division II member of the Gulf South Conference. The candidate must be energetic, professional and committed to improving the University of West Georgia softball in the GSC and the region.

Responsibilities

Responsibility - 45%

Assist Head coach - Assist head coach with player development (skills training and physical conditioning).

Responsibility - 15%

Recruiting- Recruit prospective student athletes (off campus visits to schools and tournaments; on campus visits with prospects and parents) including communicate through email, text and phone calls

Responsibility - 10%

Academics- Monitor academic progress of members of the softball team including study halls, class checks when needed and progress reports.

Responsibility - 10%

Travel -Assist head coach with team travel, uniform or equipment needs.

Responsibility - 20%

Other duties as assigned by the head coach and athletic administration.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Other Required Qualifications
NCAA coaching/recruitment certification, CPR & First Aid certifications required and may be obtained upon hire.

Required Experience
1 year of college pitching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Past participation as an athlete in softball is preferred and/or coaching experience would be helpful.

Proposed Salary

$10,000 Annnually

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
The ability to work outside in hot / cold conditions.

SKILLS
A coach makes decisions concerning recruiting, athlete ability and safety. Errors can cause ineligibility of student athletes, NCAA sanctions, poor academic or athletic performance. Errors also adversely affect the perception of the department and University.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.