Southeast HERC

Essential Job Functions: The Assistant Coach assists the Heach Coach in the organization, administration and promotion of all aspects of the Lipscomb University Softball Program. Coaching includes instruction, mentoring and leadership, academic supervision of the athletes, program management for the specific area assigned and preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach. This position must adhere to the policies set forth by director supervisors, Head Coach and Athletic Director, as well as Lipscomb University, the A-SUN Conference and The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes.

• Works routinely with and requires teamwork and cooperation with numerous individuals and groups.
• Player mentor
• Coaching/implementation of practice
• Player development & training of field players
• Recruiting Coordinator (email correspondence/coaches emails)
• Travel throughout the year for recruiting and competition is required
• Team Travel - Coordinate Hotels, Meals and Directions
• ESP Oversign and Academic Oversight
• Scouting/Video Analysis
• Assist in Fundraising
• Outreach Coordinator
• Jump Forward Database POC
• Official/Unofficial Visit Coordinator & Campus tours
• POC with Strength Coach
• Pregame Warm-up
• In game scouting (shape, line-up, set pieces, key players)
• Room Checks
• Summer Conditioning Packet
• Apparel (Player sizing, ordering, issuing)
• Proctor Tests on the road
• Point of contact with committed players and with housing coordinator
• Co-Direct camps
• Monitor Chapel Credits

Competencies/Expected Outcomes: The Lipscomb University Softball coaching staff will collaborate and share in the execution of many of the specific duties and responsibilities required to run a Division 1 program.

Judgment Required: Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Job Related Skills: Strong organizational, oral, written, teaching and computer skills. excellent problem solving abilities, strong leadership and management skills.

Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification

Personal Interaction/Communications: Requires normal courteous interaction and basic interpersonal skills and tact to communicate with others.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise student workers, interns, or part-time staff.

Confidential Information: Organizational Plans, Development Programs, Scholarship, etc.

Work Environment: Work performed in interior and exterior conditions.

Physical Job Requirements: Position requires continuous moderate or occasional heavy physical activity.