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This position is a full-time position (261-day contract) with an annual starting salary of $40,000. Benefits include single ($1000 deductible) medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement Plan.

The Head Softball Coach will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Learn and embrace Southeastern Community College’s mission, vision, values and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code regulations Learn, apply and role-model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, the Student Affairs Division, and the Athletic Department, respectively Embrace and actively engage in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive change, and lead to effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect and compassion Apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment Work within the SCC Athletic Department to develop and maintain a successful women’s softball program Perform the duties of the Head Softball Coach including: recruiting and supervision of student-athletes; coordination of practices, travel, strength and conditioning, and fundraising activities; care of equipment and facilities, inventory, and the overall daily operations of the softball program Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate Work cooperatively with area individuals and organizations to develop and sustain a fundraising and support organization for the softball program Supervise SCC student athletes during practices, games, travel, and in general, throughout their entire experience at SCC Adhere to all NJCAA and ICCAC rules and bylaws to ensure compliance Serve on college committees as directed (i.e. recruitment and retention committees) Responsible for meeting any team roster quota as directed by athletic director Coordinate programming with local community for camps and clinics Help serve as the On-Site Administrator for home games for all sports as necessary Supervision and assessment/evaluation of staff Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate a successful academic experience at SCC for all student athletes Monitor and administer the budgets for the respective areas of responsibility Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred. 
• Experience coaching softball required, with preference given to college level coaching experience
• Prior playing experience at the NCAA, NJCAA or NAIA level preferred  
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community, and to assist the athletic and student services departments in general
• Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with leadership, planning, fund-raising, and public relations skills
• Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student-athlete academic endeavors
• Strong human relations and interpersonal oral & written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Ability to administer and maintain budget expectations
• Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license