Assistant Coach, Women's Softball

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Academy of Art University Athletics serves as the lone Art Institution in all of NCAA Division II. The Urban Knights teams have made over 45 postseason appearances, including men’s and women’s Cross Country & Track and Field.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Coach, Women's Softball to join our amazing Athletics Team. This is a wonderful full-time opportunity that will enable you to combine your passion for sports and education to support our aspiring artists and student-athletes.

The Assistant Women’s Softball Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Women’s Softball team.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to coaching, scheduling, recruiting, promoting the program, budget development, supervising student athletes' academic performance, assisting with fund raising, and public relations for sport and athletic department.

The Assistant Coach, Women's Softball, also supports the program with the following responsibilities :

• Assist with all aspects of the women’s softball program during season, pre-season and off-season periods.
• Recruit, retain and graduate successful student-athletes for the Academy of Art University and the Women’s Softball program.
• Direct the individual player performance evaluation process.
• Assist with development of a competitive regional NCAA Division II softball schedule.
• Assist with recruiting program.
• Supervise athletes during practice, travel to and from competition and during competition.
• Assist in ensuring proper maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Speak to alumni, organizations, high schools, and other groups to promote the softball and athletic programs at the Academy of Art University.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and commitment to follow NCAA and Pacific West Conference rules and regulations.
• Assists Head Coach in providing ongoing oversight of student athlete’s conduct both on and off the field; assists with conflict resolution, development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty
• Attends assigned college, department, and conference meetings as required
• Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety of all student-athletes.
• Operate University’s and / or rental vehicle(s) in the course of completing the above-referenced job duties and observe all applicable federal and state motor vehicle laws.
• Maintain valid California driver’s license and insurability under the University’s carrier.
• Assist with and help direct field maintenance

Qualifications :

Possess First Aid, CPR and AED certification

Maintain valid California driver’s license and insurability under the Academy’s carrier

Must have at least two years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Must work effectively with students, faculty, staff and administration
• Must ensure all activities are operated in compliance with NCAA, Pacific West Conference, and University rules and regulations

Compensation : $66,560 / annually

Job Application Deadline Date : August 27, 2024

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Benefits :

Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program.

The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester. We also have a swimming pool, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the year.