Assistant Coach, Softball (Athletics)

The University of Arizona is seeking an Assistant Coach, Softball who will assist in the management and administration of the softball program and conduct the program in accordance with the philosophy and rules and regulations of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA. This position reports to the Head Coach, Women's Softball.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assist in developing a program that is competitive at the national level.
• Manage and execute short- and long-term recruiting strategies.
• Collect and organize scouting information on opponents for offensive in-season game preparation.
• Take the lead in scouting opponents utilizing video feedback systems.
• Use performance technologies in the development of hitters.
• Promote the academic progress of student-athletes by working closely with the Office of Academic Services.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance requirements related to this position.
• Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to develop and lead student-athletes.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive, professional attitude.

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of experience coaching.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience coaching elite athletes.
• Three (3) years of coaching experience at the college level.
• Experience using performance technologies and data-driven development programs.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?