Head Women's Softball Coach / Fitness Center Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

HEAD WOMEN’S SOFTBALL COACH/

    FITNESS ROOM COORDINATOR

Number of Openings:           1

Institution:                           Cleveland State Community College

Department:                         Athletics

Reports to:                            Director of Athletics and Student Life

Campus Location:                 Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range:                        $44,155-$55,194

Position Status:                     Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance:               N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following: 

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Women’s Softball Coach/Fitness Room Coordinator is responsible for administration of all aspects of the intercollegiate women’s Softball program. In addition, this position has responsibility for coordinating Fitness Room operations for the college’s Intercollegiate Athletics facility. The Coach/Coordinator is expected to work in cooperation with staff across the Athletics Department, other Student Services units, other areas of the college, high school personnel, and personnel from other colleges to develop and maintain a high quality intercollegiate women’s Softball program, offering an excellent experience to participating student-athletes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four years of coaching experience in women's softball at the high school or collegiate level, either as a head coach or assistant coach.
• Ability to recruit student athletes and create an atmosphere conducive to student success in academics, personal development, and athletics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL (70%)

• Provide leadership for and administer all aspects of the intercollegiate Women’s Softball program for 20-25 participants, including recruitment of student-athletes, budget development and management, maintenance and inventory of equipment, travel and transportation planning, and scheduling of practices and competitions.
• Instruct student-athletes in individual skills, tactics/strategy, rules, and fundamentals of women’s Softball at the intercollegiate level.
• Teach student-athletes’ principles and practices in health, fitness, and conditioning associated with successful participation in intercollegiate women’s Softball.
• Operate program in compliance with institutional, Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules.
• Counsel and advise student-athletes in academic matters, including academic planning, course selection, and student success strategies.
• Coordinate efforts to assist student-athletes in transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
• Track and monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure academic success, retention, and completion.
• Participate in fundraising, public relations, and promotional activities for the athletic department and the women’s Softball program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

FITNESS ROOM COORDINATOR (25%)

• Coordinate scheduling of the Fitness Room for sports team’s specifi