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Women's Head Softball Coach - Athletics

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10041
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 6/4/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• List of three references and their contact information (name, email, phone number) is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Function:

• Provide management of the Division I Softball program.

Scope:

• Responsible for all aspects of a successful NCAA Division I Softball program including hiring staff, recruiting quality student-athletes, on-field coaching, representing the University with a broad range of internal and external constituencies.

Duties

Typical:

1. Commitment to overseeing a softball program that develops champions in the classroom, in competition and in life.
2. Plan, organize and conduct team and individual practices and training.
3. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
4. Develop and implement a plan to recruit quality student-athletes.
5. Set and communicate team goals and expectations.
6. Provide leadership in supporting the academic, personal and physical welfare of student-athletes.
7. Represent the University in the promotion of UTSA in general and softball specifically with a broad range of internal and external constituents.
8. Develop annual competition schedule with approval of Athletics Director and/or designee.
9. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all University, Conference and NCAA rules.
10. Actively promote compliance of all University, Conference and NCAA rules.
11. Monitor satisfactory academic progress of student-athletes.
12. Annually develop and oversee sport operating budget.
13. Act with integrity at all times.
14. Work with Athletics Development office to actively fundraise in support of operations.
15. Ensure completion of all administrative functions of the softball program .
16. Oversee all softball summer camps.
17. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Periodic:

1. Represent UTSA at American Athletic Conference and national meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Five years of experience as a Softball Coach. Demonstrated success as head or assistant coach
• Professional playing experience can replace up to two years of coaching experience
• Knowledge of technical and strategic qualities in the sport of Softball
• Knowledge and compliance with all NCAA, State of Texas, UTSA and American Athletic Conference rules and regulations
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment
• Driver's License History Check
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university
• Prior head coaching experience
• Experience as a coach with a NCAA Division I program

Working Conditions

• Physical activity in the sport of softball, weekend and evening hours and required travel.

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This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a toba cco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.


To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=10041&PostingSeq=1

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