Head Softball Coach

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Lead, operate, direct, and manage all aspects of a holistically successful NCAA Division II Women's Softball Program at Georgia College & State University (GCSU), the state's designated Public Liberal Arts University, in accordance with the University System of Georgia, Georgia College, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies. 
Duties include, but are not limited to scheduling, recruiting, practice planning/organizing, game strategies, travel planning, budgeting, supervising assistants, public relations, campus and community engagement, successful departmental and program fundraising, and camps/clinics. 
This position is highly visible and the successful candidate must be able to effectively engage our students, faculty/staff, Greater Milledgeville/Baldwin County residents, as well as alumni and friends for support, including financial support and increased attendance at contests.  The successful candidate should desire to recruit and retain high achieving students at Georgia College, which is one of the state's three selective-admissions universities.  In the most recent NCAA reports for Academic Success Rates, Georgia College student-athletes achieved the highest ASR for all NCAA Division II public institutions at 94%.

Coaching - 50
This is a professional position that overseas and administers a highly visible program and supports the Department of Athletics.  Leading a competitive team within the Peach Belt Conference and NCAA Division II is a significant part of the position, but  the successful candidate should also desire to work in a department that values and leads in sportsmanship.  Georgia College has been recognized by the Peach Belt Conference as the Institution of the Year for Sportsmanship three times in the last five years the recognition was granted.
Recruiting - 30
Recruiting athletes to the university by: traveling, evaluating, and distributing information to the prospective athlete.
Recruitment of quality student-athletes who have shown academic success consistent with Georgia College & State University standards.
Community Relations/Fundraising - 5
The Head Softball Coach is a highly visible position and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop relationships and engage our students, faculty/staff, Greater Milledgeville/Baldwin County community, as well as alumni and friends for support, including financial support and increased attendance at contests. Working with the appropriate designee, the successful candidate will work closely with the Office of University Advancement to develop and implement a successful external fundraising strategy for the program and the department.  Promote a positive image and demonstrate integrity for the institution and department of athletics in all operations and interactions. Foster positive relationships and engage the campus, community, alumni, friends, and the greater Milledgeville/Baldwin Country Community
Other - 5
Organize and administer softball camps/clinics utilizing the policies and procedures of Georgia College that generate revenue and positively promote GCSU.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Compliance - 10
A commitment to the knowledge, understanding, and adherence to the rules, regulation, and policies of the University System of Georgia, Georgia College & State University, Peach Belt Conference, and the NCAA is essential. Ensures academic success for the players.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree
Preferred Experience
Head coaching experience within NCAA Division II

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