REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIED
Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time position of Head Coach, Softball.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serves as the primary recruiter for the softball program, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admission.
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Scouts and evaluates potential recruits.
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Assists in all phases of coaching for designated sport’s team.
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Works closely with Advancement and the Director of Athletics on team fundraising efforts.
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Follows all institutional and NCAA regulations regarding recruiting and operations of designated sport in particular and athletics in general.
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Helps promote visibility and awareness of the designated sport’s program.
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Handles equipment and team related laundry needs for the program.
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Assists with athletes’ study hall coverage and coordination.
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Assists with all game setups and operations.
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Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel for team practices and competition as well as recruiting.
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Assists with transportation of team in vans or bus, upon approval.
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Works with the Director of Athletics and the Director of Financial Aid for all scholarship-related matters.
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Manages the softball team’s social media accounts.
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Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
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Organizes, in conjunction with the Director of Athletics, all aspects of the softball program, including facility, game, practice and operational issues.
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Makes budgetary suggestions regarding the proper operations and staffing of the areas of responsibility.
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Enforces the Student Athlete Code of Conduct at the College.
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Acts as a visible person to represent the College in a positive manner and to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.