Head Coach, Softball

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Head Coach, Softball

Posted on 5/14/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Title: Head Coach, Softball

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

Head Coach, Softball

Posted on 5/14/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Title: Head Coach, Softball

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

Position Summary

The Head Softball Coach at Upper Iowa University reports directly to the Sr. Assoc AD for External Affairs/SWA and is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects and facets of a successful softball program on the NCAA Division II level. Duties include, but not limited to: recruitment of highly skilled and academically qualified student-athletes, monitor academic progress and eligibility, and effectively analyze and teach the fundamentals skills and strategies of the sport. Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate practices session along with develop, implement, and evaluate game plans and strategies. Serve as a leader, mentor, and role-model to the student-athletes of the program. Prepare competitive team schedule, participate in public relations/media activities, and fundraising initiatives. Oversee team travel coordination and other administrative processes and procedures. Prepare, monitor, and manage team budget. Select, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches. Ensure compliance with all Department, University, NCAA, and GLVC policies, procedures, and regulations.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate softball program.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the softball program, the intercollegiate athletic department, and University.
• Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to the student-athletes of the softball program.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit highly skilled and academically qualified student athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility status of team members and implementing action plans and counseling as necessary.
• Effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of softball. Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate game plans, strategies, and in-game adjustments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning program for student-athletes of the softball program.
• Prepare the team’s competitive game schedule in consultation with the Senior Athletics Staff.
• Counsel and mentor team members in disciplinary, conduct, and personal matters.
• Participate in public relations activities to include media interviews, press conferences,and public appearances.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives for the softball program and Department of Athletics, in consultation with the Office of Advancement and Department of Athletics.
• Oversee the coordination of team travel arrangement and logistics.
• Responsible for individual and staff in adhering to the policies, procedures, and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA}, and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).
• Coordinate and work with the Office of Admissions in the recruitment of potential student-athletes and campus visits.
• Oversee the management and purchase of team related equipment and uniforms.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage team budget.
• Responsible for all administrative processes and procedures as it relates to the softball program.
• Select, direct, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate computer and associated software.
• Attend Head Coaches meetings and disseminate information to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Observe and evaluate the entire softball program and make recommendations to the Director of Athletics.
• Perform any and all duties as may be required or assigned by the Senior Athletics Staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years coaching experience in intercollegiate softball or related experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of NCAA and GLVC rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About us

Upper Iowa University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Upper Iowa University’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, furloughs, use of facilities, participation in activities, compensation, and training.

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https://uiu.edu/employment/ . 

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