Head Softball Coach

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, manage, direct, and evaluate operational, financial, and personnel activities of the softball team within the University mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan, manage, direct, and evaluate operational, financial, and personnel activities of the softball team within the University mission; Establish and implement coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student- athletes’ individual skills and team concepts; analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed.  Develop and implement strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student- athletes; counsel and advise student-athletes with personal, health and academic problems.  Oversee recruitment of academically and athletically capable Division I student-athletes.  Develop and implement policies and procedures for student-athletes and coaches.  Administer program budget, analyze funding needs, and implement fund raising activities to subsidize the program.  Select, direct, and evaluate assistant coaches.  Perform public relations and marketing activities to promote the program; plan and perform community relations activities.  Utilize independent discretion and judgment.  Annual proficiency in NCAA Certification to recruit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; 4 years of successful collegiate coaching and recruiting experience with a minimum of 2 years at the NCAA Division I or II level; demonstrated skill in training and instructing collegiate student-athletes; advanced knowledge and experience in managing intercollegiate sport team that includes exercising independent discretion and judgment; knowledge of and proficiency in NCAA rules and regulations; ability to analyze situations and develop solutions; travel and non-traditional hours; valid driver’s license.

DATE AVAILABLE:  Immediate

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Send letter of interest, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to Elaine Jacobs, Associate Director of Athletics, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44555 eajacobs@ysu.edu  

Assistant Softball Coach

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, manage, direct, and evaluate operational, financial, and personnel activities of the softball team within the University mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
To plan, manage, direct, and evaluate operational, financial, and personnel activities of the softball team within the University mission; Establish and implement coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student- athletes’ individual skills and team concepts; analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed.  Develop and implement strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student- athletes; counsel and advise student-athletes with personal, health and academic problems.  Oversee recruitment of academically and athletically capable Division I student-athletes.  Develop and implement policies and procedures for student-athletes and coaches.  Administer program budget, analyze funding needs, and implement fund raising activities to subsidize the program.  Select, direct, and evaluate assistant coaches.  Perform public relations and marketing activities to promote the program; plan and perform community relations activities.  Utilize independent discretion and judgment.  Annual proficiency in NCAA Certification to recruit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; 1-2 years of softball coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level; demonstrated experience in training and instructing athletes; experience in managing a sport team, including all financial aspect of program operations; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; travel and non-traditional hours; valid driver’s license.

DATE AVAILABLE:  July 1, 2008

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Send letter of interest, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to Elaine Jacobs, Associate Director of Athletics, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44555 eajacobs@ysu.edu