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We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as an Assistant Women’s Softball Coach.

Minimum Qualifications:   This position requires a master’s degree with emphasis in sports administration, physical education, sports sciences, or closely related field.  A degree in counseling, education, mathematics, or science related field would be acceptable. The position requires 1-2 years of successful coaching experience and the experience is preferred at the college level. Candidates must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified or able to obtain such certification within the first (3) months of employment.  Candidates must have a valid Florida Driver’s License or be able to obtain it within three (3) months of employment.

The anticipated starting salary pending fiscal approval is $36,700.

Posted Date:  12/1/2021                                 Closing Date:  Open until filled

                                                                           Application review will begin 1/4/2022

Rewards package, features: 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays 
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) 
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center 
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities
   

Responsibilities: 

• Teach two college credit courses annually as assigned by the Dean of Athletics as a part of his/her contract.
• Administer a competitive program in the sport of women’s softball in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the college, the Florida College System Activities Association, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Mid-Florida Conference. 
• The successful candidate will be required to oversee and assist with the intercollegiate women’s softball program including but not limited to preparation for competition; provide assistance with academic monitoring, student-athlete class attendance, attendance at academic study tables and other scheduled activities in the Academic Support Center (ASC).
• Assist the head coach in all areas of needed preparation for competition including scouting opponents, film breakdown, game plan development and on the field practice and in-game coaching; assist the head coach in the on-going recruitment of prospective student-athletes including but not limited to attending high school games locally, regionally and nationally as indicated and approved by the athletic director. 
• Assist the head coach in maintaining team statistics and team rosters/schedules; assist the head coach with making and providing travel arrangements for all approved team travel functions, as well as, process daily paperwork for travel reimbursements.
• Provide direct support to the Health, Wellness and Intercollegiate Athletics department regarding facilities and event management including but not limited to softball games, baseball games, soccer games, basketball games, and golf tournaments; provide direct support with coordination of all intramural and student recreation activities in the division and act as a daily liaison for the department with these activities and events and support student needs as identified. 
• Provide support for special events, banquets, and student-athlete orientation; provide support in the loan and distribution of student-athlete textbooks and assist with other departmental related functions as indicated necessary. 
• Coordinate with the academic/college community to conduct ongoing efforts to determine needs for athletic department as a basis for developing programs, activities, and projects; plan and forecast athletic program needs.  
• Understand that athletic team activities and schedules routinely include nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available and committed to such schedule demand.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and staff to help the program achieve state performance funding measures, and perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Serve as an Athletic Coordinator and help oversee game management and supervision of athletic programs and events as assigned by the Athletic Director. 
• Serve as an Athletic Coordinator assisting in the overall oversight of the new on-campus Student Residential Housing Facility as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  The successful candidate must have excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills and knowledge of discipline/sport taught.  Candidate must be familiarity with the teaching technology applicable to teaching discipline. This position requires walking, standing, stooping, jumping, and running; lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, and wet or humid conditions when the team plays or practices outdoors. This candidate must also have knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets. 

Working Hours:  Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires evening, weekends and possibly holiday hours based on games and special activities.  

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload his/her cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.                         

Criminal background checks are required.                                                                                                

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.                                                            

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.                                                                                        

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and veteran status.  For more details, read our policy at this site http://www.daytonastate.edu/hr/equalaccess.html  or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX at 386-506-3973 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 

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