PT - Assistant Softball Coach

PT - Assistant Softball Coach

Salary:
$15.00 per hour

Summary of Function:
This position will be responsible for assisting the head softball coach in the areas of recruitment & scouting, coaching, game & practice planning, statistics, the academic success of student-athletes as well as the general program administration.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Supports the Head Coach in designing and conducting effective practice sessions and in-game strategies tailored to optimize athlete performance.
• Collaborates with the Head Coach to plan and manage team travel and recruiting activities, ensuring smooth, well-organized operations throughout the season.
• Assists the Head Coach in overseeing student-athlete financial aid processes and academic eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with institutional and NCAA standards
• Supports and participate in strategic initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning with a background in fastpitch softball, including collegiate playing experience, coaching and recruiting experience
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

Classification:

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow and operating procedures
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software,
  specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications
  especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to
  detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a
  professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using
  independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels
  of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment:

• Working environment may include various locations across the service district, with varying noise levels, indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department, or institutional needs
• Must be able to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions
• Indoor athletic venues and locations for athletic events, such as practice and games, may have a high noise level
• Outdoor athletic venues and locations for athletic events, such as practice and games, are subject to different
  weather and possible high noise levels

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times, a minimum of 10 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist
• Safely and appropriately operate golf carts or district vehicles

Travel:

• Required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support department and institutional needs, and soft-ball related functions and activities

Note:

• Yuma Campus
• Not Benefits Eligible
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the
  individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
  demands, and skills required of personnel so classified
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all
  provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

POSTING DATE:
August 04, 2024

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER