Assistant Women's Softball Coach | Montana State University Billings

Billings, Montana, Assistant Coaches support the head coach of a particular sport within the university’s athletics program. Specific responsibilities vary by sport and by requirements of the head coach. Duties and Responsibilities Recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes and then mentoring them in their academic performance to assure their academic success and timely progress toward degree completion and graduation. Coaching and supervising the softball team during scheduled practices, games, study hall and other events and developing strategies to ensure the appropriate personal and social conduct on-campus and off-campus of the student-athletes, including, but not limited to, exemplary sportsmanship. Working with MSUB’s strength and conditioning staff and Head Coach to develop and manage an effective in-season and off-season women’s softball strength and conditioning program. Working with Head Coach to develop in-season and off-season player skill development programs. Making schedule recommendations to the Head Coach and planning the team’s travel arrangements in consultation with the Head Coach. Maintaining responsibility for expense control compliance with all women’s softball program expenditures and staying within approved budget parameters. Assisting the women’s softball program within all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, as well as all state, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Assisting in developing strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance required to build and maintain a competitive, high quality, NCAA Division II women’s softball program. Developing strategies to ensure the establishment of a safe environment for the women’s softball student-athletes, including but not limited to education on and methods for discussing and resolving harassment and discrimination. Promoting the athletic program both on-campus and off-campus and actively participating in and contributing professionally to the Athletic Department, the university, and the Billings community. Fund-raising within the community, coordinated with the Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Development and Marketing, and meeting established fund-raising goals for the women’s softball program. Planning and conducting softball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons, and tournaments, coordinated with the Head Coach. Assisting in establishing and maintaining an active Yellowjacket Women’s Softball Booster Club (under the umbrella of the Yellowjacket Athletic Association). Teaching university course(s) within an academic discipline (optional). Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Up to 2 years of coaching softball. Proven coaching ability. Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel required. Ability to demonstrate women’s softball specific skills and strength performance exercises. Ability to operate a vehicle according to federal and state laws/regulations. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to troubleshoot issues and manually fix equipment is a bonus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience coaching pitchers at the elite club and/or collegiate level.   commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.