Assistant Coach, Softball

Job Description

Job Description

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant Softball Coach . The primary role of this individual is to assist the head coach in establishing and executing a team philosophy centered on growing young women, spiritually, intellectually, physically, and professionally. The ideal candidate will cultivate a culture of discipline, unity, and high achievement while modeling Faulkner's Christian mission. Faulkner University is an NAIA Division I member and is competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week), 10-month position (Aug-May).

Summary of Duties:

• Assist with budget management
• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
• Coordinate practice schedules and travel arrangements
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the softball program
• Recruit and retain high quality, missionally aligned student athletes
• Help organize camps, clinics, community events, and other revenue-support opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience required; collegiate experience preferred
• Frequent evening and weekend hours, and travel
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.