The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting in the oversight and coordination of the softball program. The Assistant Softball Coach will monitor and support academic performance of student athletes and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of Dominican university.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations.
Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range.
Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program.
Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule.
Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.
Assist in the coordination of team travel and meal arrangements.
Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs.
Assist with purchasing, distributing, collecting, and inventory team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
Support team fundraising efforts.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist the sports information director with game day needs.
Assist with special events such as Hall of Fame inductions, end-of-year sports awards ceremony, and Homecoming.
Serve on the Homecoming Committee.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required
Previous coaching experience required
Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations
Experience in a variety of technologies, including the Microsoft Office suite tools
Strong organizational and written skills
Ability to function in a growing environment
Strong collaborative abilities
Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student body
Role modeling
Ability to work graciously with various groups of people
Ability to work evenings and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a related field
Previous collegiate coaching experience
Physical Demands:
Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
Salary: $51,000 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Professional development opportunities
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
