Job Description:

OHIO Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for our students to grow as a person, student and athlete.

This position reports to the Head Softball Coach. Responsible to the head coach for providing coaching expertise (pitching) and leadership of the intercollegiate athletics program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, and other administrative duties.

Primary accountabilities:

1. Teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division I intercollegiate level student-athlete. Responsible for skill instruction during individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions.

2. Talent assessment and recruiting. Assists in conducting a successful recruiting program to identify and cultivate outstanding student-athletes to Ohio University.

3. Assist with the administration of the Softball budget including budget management and team travel arrangements.

4. Ensure the Softball program is in compliance with NCAA , Mid-American Conference and Ohio University regulations.

Candidate must display the highest of ethical standards, recruit qualified student-athletes and display a commitment to their academic success. Must have the administrative ability to manage daily operation and excellent organizational skills. Candidate must display the highest of ethical standards, recruit qualified student-athletes and display a commitment to their academic success. Working knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and procedures is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and softball experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Collegiate softball player experience.

Planning Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: ICA-Softball

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.