Head Coach, Softball

Essential Functions (Estimated % of Time Spent - Total 100%)

• Student Recruitment and Retention (30%): Recruit and retain academically and athletically exceptional students to be a part of Denison and its softball program, in partnership and collaboration with the Universitys broader admissions and enrollment objectives.
• Training and Competition (30%): Organize, prepare, and conduct individual skill instruction and team training sessions; schedule competitions; ensure a holistic, healthy, and safe athletic environment is available to student-athletes.
• Manage Program Operations (20%): Coordinate team travel, effectively manage budgets, and positively represent the softball program beyond campus - engage with alumni, parents, and staff in a way that advances both the sport program and the University.
• Oversee Assistant Coaches (15%): Direct, guide, and mentor assistant coaches and provide expertise in multiple domains of instruction and game strategy, e.g. pitching, base running, and offense.
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree; masters degree preferred
• 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in intercollegiate softball, preferably at an academically rigorous, residential liberal arts institution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting student-athletes personal growth and development