Softball Head Coach (4436)

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Softball Head Coach (4436)
Classification
 Coach, Head
Position Number
 00004436
Open Date
 05/15/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
 05/22/2024
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Exempt
Job code
 1190
Union Representation
 Non-Union
Union Code 
 N/A
Unit/Department
 Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
 Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
 Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
 CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://niuhuskies.com/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Head Coach Softball. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. This position will be responsible for management and administration of all phases of the women's softball program, student-athletes, and staff.

The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 17,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges-Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.
Position Summary
This is a professional coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the Mid-American conference (or subsequent member conference) and the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coaching - 25%
Preparation and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy and competitive opportunities.

Academic - 25%
To provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.

Personnel - 10%
Selection, oversight, development, and retention of staff (assistants, graduate assistants, and managers).

Recruitment - 10%
Supervise the recruitment strategy to attract top level Division I prospects including identification, assessment, campus visits and implementation of campus resources.

Safety and Conduct - 10%
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and university.
Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the student-athletes within the softball program.

Administration - 10%
Perform team-related administrative duties such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements, etc.

Public Relations and Fundraising - 5%
Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fund raising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics.

Departmental Needs - 5%
Assist with departmental needs as requested.
Cash handling responsibilities - $5,000 - $10,000 annually.
When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
N/A
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
N/A
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of five (5) years coaching experience and demonstrated successful coaching experience in softball at institution of higher education beyond High School.
Additional... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.