Head Softball Coach in Sedalia, Missouri at State Fair Community College

Position Title: Head Softball Coach

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 01522

Department: Softball

Location: Sedalia, MO

Salary: $51,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually

Description:

SFCC provides relevant and responsive learning experiences that empower our students and communities to prosper. As part of our strategic plan we want to ensure, and optimize, institutional health by establishing and promoting a culture of employee well-being, making SFCC the premier choice for employment in our area.

The college offers a wide range of associate degrees, professional and skills certificates, noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City, at Whiteman Air Force Base, and online.

Position Purpose: The Head Softball Coach is directly responsible for administering and/or assisting with the administration of all areas related to the success of the program within the NJCAA intercollegiate program and the policies and rules established by the NJCAA and Region 16. Direct report to the Athletic Director.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs management of all aspects of the softball programs to include coaching, scheduling, organizing practice, arranging for team travel, budget management, and public relations development.
• Identifies and recruits academically qualified student athletes and counsels the student athlete toward graduation.
• Performs athletic administration and support activities.
• Directs conditioning of players to achieve maximum athletic performance.
• Operates within the guidelines of State Fair Community College, NJCAA and Region 16 rules and regulations.
• Communicates with members of the media.
• Manages and performs all field maintenance.
• Assists with game day operations and ensures proper watering practices
• Performs all duties required for proper game day operation, including field set up and breakdown. (i.e., Officials and score table tent, stereo speakers and system, and scoreboard operations.)
• Performs weekend and evening maintenance and/or operations are required.
• Manages the budget for the team.
• Monitors academic progress of student players.
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively, both within the unit and campus wide.
• Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
• Collaborate with campus offices to foster a positive on campus environment

The preceding duties are examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification but are not all inclusive. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university and five years coaching experience (at minimum high school level required).
• Master's degree and head coach collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with Class E endorsement and ability to meet college’s insurance requirements for driving SFCC vehicles.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations preferred.
• National Fastpitch Coaches Association membership preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform at high levels.
• Ability to teach and advise student-athletes throughout season.
• Time management and responsiveness to tasks.
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively.
• Ability to evaluate direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media.
• Ability to travel for games and other events.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Please apply electronically. Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and
unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

Why Work at State Fair Community College:
As part of our commitment to being the employer of choice, SFCC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that, in addition to a base salary, includes:

1. $10,000 a year in paid health and dental coverage for our employees
2. 12 days per year vacation, which employees start accruing day one
3. 15 days per year in sick time, again start accruing day one of employment
4. Generous time off with the closing of campus for holidays and breaks totaling 29 days per year in addition to vacation and sick time
5. Tuition Waivers (scholarships for SFCC and CMU) that cover 100% of the tuition for our employees and covered dependents up to a Bachelor’s Degree and 100% covered tuition for our employees on a Master’s Degree through CMU
6. Educational Advancement – Faculty can apply to move up a level on the salary schedule or staff can apply for an additional $1,000 to their salary upon completion of an additional degree.
7. A lucrative retirement plan through the Missouri Teachers Retirement Program (PSRS/PEERS, 14.5 or 6.86% contribution respectively)
8. Flexible work and scheduling options

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.