Head Coach, Softball

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but not limited to administration and promotion of the program consistent with the goals and mission of the college, and consistent commitment to the recruitment of student-athletes. The candidate should have a complete knowledge of the sport and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruit, train, and coach students-athletes.
2. Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
3. Schedule games.
4. Coordinate team travel.
5. Perform administrative tasks including budget management.
6. Order and inventory all equipment.
7. Generate additional funds for support of the program through fundraising.
8. Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
9. Provide a high quality of moral and ethical leadership.
10. Ability to work with diverse populations.
11. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Three (3) years of college, high school, other 16u – 18u coaching experience.
3. Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
2. Computer experience and technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
3. Ability to travel in state and nationally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors daily, as weather conditions permit, in the athletics environment. Noise level can be moderate to loud.

BENEFITS

Not benefit eligible

Full Time/Part Time

Part time Union (If Applicable)

Scheduled Hours

28