Assistant Softball Coach

Regent University•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Softball Coach of Women’s Softball reports to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics. Assists in overseeing all aspects of operating a successful college level intercollegiate athletic program. All responsibilities will be under the leadership of the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics. Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Requirements

Strong relationship with Jesus Christ.
Commitment to integrating Scripture in coaching and interactions with student-athletes
Demonstration of humility, integrity, maturity, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience
Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred
Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule

Responsibilities

Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress.
Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athlete’s spiritual development and completed stated program of study.
Instruction of student-athletes – teaching sport-specific skills, tactics, and techniques required per team and individualized workouts, practices, and games.
Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
Assist in organizing and supervising all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the team.
Assist head coach in the instruction and coaching of student athletes.
Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate competition and adhere to the rules and standards established by NCAA.
Be able to run and command a pitching staff
Make an offseason player development plan for our pitchers
Must be comfortable with the possibility of making a lifting plan for the pitchers
Directly oversee the development of all pitchers, including creating practice plans