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Agnes Scott College

Head Softball Coach

Decatur, GA · On-site

Supervises and coordinates the work of assistant coaches, volunteers and graduate assistants. * Monitors and actively encourages participants to succeed academically and represent the college with ...

Agnes Scott

Head Softball Coach

Decatur, GA

Supervises and coordinates the work of assistant coaches, volunteers and graduate assistants. * Monitors and actively encourages participants to succeed academically and represent the college with ...

Agnes Scott College

Head Softball Coach

Decatur, GA · On-site

Supervises and coordinates the work of assistant coaches, volunteers and graduate assistants. * Monitors and actively encourages participants to succeed academically and represent the college with ...

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How do Assistant Coaches typically collaborate with head coaches and other staff to support team development?

Assistant Coaches work closely with head coaches, often taking responsibility for specific areas such as offense, defense, or skill development. They participate in planning practices, analyzing opponents, and providing individualized feedback to athletes. Collaboration is essential, as Assistant Coaches regularly communicate with athletic trainers, strength coaches, and other staff to ensure player well-being and cohesive team progress. This teamwork fosters a supportive environment where athletes can maximize their potential and the coaching staff can achieve shared goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Coach, you need a solid understanding of the sport, coaching techniques, and often a relevant degree or coaching certification. Familiarity with video analysis software, training equipment, and data tracking tools is commonly required. Strong leadership, motivational abilities, and excellent communication skills help foster athlete development and teamwork. These skills are crucial for supporting the head coach, maximizing team performance, and ensuring athletes reach their full potential.

What are Assistant Coaches?

Assistant Coaches are professionals who support the head coach in developing athletes and implementing training programs. They are responsible for assisting with practice planning, skill development, game strategy, and sometimes administrative tasks. Assistant Coaches often work closely with individual athletes or specific groups, providing instruction, motivation, and feedback. Their role is crucial in helping teams perform at their best and ensuring effective communication between players and the head coach.

What is the difference between Assistant Coaches vs Coaches?

AspectAssistant CoachesCoaches
Required CredentialsOften require coaching certifications, relevant experience, sometimes a degree in sports or related fieldsTypically need coaching certifications, extensive experience, and sometimes advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentAssist head coaches in training, strategy, and player development; work closely with athletes and staffLead training sessions, develop game strategies, make decisions, and oversee team performance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across sports teams, schools, and athletic organizations as supporting staffUsed as the primary decision-maker and leader of the team or program

Assistant Coaches support the main Coaches by helping with training, strategy, and player development, while Coaches lead the team, make strategic decisions, and oversee overall performance. Both roles require coaching certifications and relevant experience, but Coaches hold more responsibility and authority.

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Head Softball Coach

Head Softball Coach

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Office: Athletics, Physical Education, and Campus Recreation (APER)
Reports to: Director of APER
Work Period: 11 month
Hours: Full-time
Overtime: Exempt
Job Grade: 8
General Summary: Provides leadership and oversees all aspects of the Softball program, to include coaching the team; planning, organizing, and supervising team practices; actively identifying, evaluating, and recruiting student-athletes. Works within federal, state and local guidelines, office/department, division and college policies and procedures, and the NCAA, athletic conference guidelines. Reports to the director of athletics and works with students, staff, officials, students and coaches from other institutions, parents, faculty, and both on and off-campus constancies.
Essential Job Functions:
  1. Coordinates all on and off-campus recruitment activities within the guidelines of the NCAA.
  2. Ensures the safety and wellness of players and works collaboratively with the Athletic Training staff on effective and holistic preventative and responsive management of injuries.
  3. Complies with all NCAA, Conference, college, department, state and federal regulations and policies.
  4. Provides leadership and coaching for the intercollegiate Softball team.
  5. Supervises and coordinates the work of assistant coaches, volunteers and graduate assistants.
  6. Monitors and actively encourages participants to succeed academically and represent the college with the leadership and integrity, both on and off the field.
  7. Schedules, implements, and attends all pre-season, in-season, and post-season practices and contests.
  8. Schedules all team contests; coordinates special events, hosts college tournament(s), and relevant camps.
  9. Provides financial accountability for all ASC and non-ASC Softball functions hosted by the coach/team/department.
  10. Teaches within the Physical Education curriculum on areas of expertise and/or certification.
  11. Oversees strength, conditioning, and nutritional, and financial literacy support for Softball.
  12. Prepares athletes for competition and performs post-season evaluations.
  13. Coordinates team travel arrangements including maintain driver and van certification appropriate legal requirements to drive college vehicles.
  14. Supervises the laundering and care of team uniforms, and care and maintenance of team facilities and equipment.
  15. Ensures compliance with athletic department facility contracts, scheduling priorities, and guidelines.
  16. Reports weekly recruiting contact data and maintain accountability for recruiting/enrollment benchmarks.

REQUIREMENTS
Education: Undergraduate degree required; masters' degree preferred in related occupational field of study
Experience: Minimum two years of work experience at the collegiate level with proven recruiting experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Considerable knowledge of fitness concepts and techniques, NCAA rules and regulations, and rules and scoring.
  • Familiarity with recruiting techniques, high school coaches and athletes, and student-athlete concerns.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Strong computer skills in a Windows-based environment (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), including at least intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet development.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations, as part of a team, and collaborate with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, to maintain confidentiality, and to supervise others.
  • demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes

Other:
  • Irregular hours are required on a regular basis.
  • Travel required from office to other locations on a regular basis.
  • Coaches must comply with all NCAA rules and regulations, and have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA and the College with truthful and accurate information regarding rules violations. Coaches may be suspended or terminated if found to be in deliberate or serious violation of NCAA regulations.
  • Coaches will be evaluated through an annual performance appraisal process and are expected to meet annual recruitment and enrollment goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Expect intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, running, walking, throwing, and occasional lifting of light objects. Work is performed in an office and sports fields, courts, etc.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.
EEO
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.

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