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Posted: 04-May-26
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Type: Full-time
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The Head Coach is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning and administration of all aspects of the women’s softball program and reports to the Athletic Director. This position ensures the program operates with the highest standards of integrity, fosters positive and competitive student-athlete experience, and supports the holistic development of student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally. The Head Coach is expected to exemplify and promote the NAIA Champions of Character principles & uphold OLLU’s core values in all facets of the program. Additionally, the Head Coach is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable NAIA, institutional, and conference rules and regulations.
Performance Evaluation Metrics
•Cumulative team grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
•Retention rate from fall-to-fall of 80 percent or higher.
•Finish in the top four of the Red River Athletic Conference standings.
•Five-year graduation rate of 80 percent or higher.
•Fundraising goal of $10,000 or more.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
1.Instill the core values of OLLU and the NAIA into every aspect of the program.
2.Know and comply with the rules and regulations of the Red River Athletic Conference, the NAIA, and OLLU.
3.Foster disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior; establish and oversee penalties for breach of competitive values by individual students.
4.Exercise good judgment in projecting positive coaching behavior. Is responsible for the team’s conduct during practice and travel, as well as during competition.
5.Strive to build good sportsmanship values and develop good public relations in the university and the community.
6.Meet enrollment goals for the program as established annually by the athletic director.
7.Recruit, retain, and graduate scholarly athletes in the program in accordance with goals set by the athletic director.
8.Develop a competitive team that can attract talented, scholar athletes.
9.Initiate a conditioning program that supports minimizing injuries.
10.Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops and reviewing current publications.
11.Keep practice periods for the sport within the confines set by the athletic director and with due consideration to the coaching staff and welfare of participants.
12.Maintains responsibility for the program budget and complies with institutional policies regarding purchase orders and other internal controls.
13.Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling athletic contests and reducing travel costs when possible.
14.Operate the program within its scholarship and operations budget.
15.Supervise assistant coaches to maximize the benefit of the program.
16.Prepares and submits to the director a budget for the sport which is cost-effective and administratively efficient.
17.Assists the Faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director in preparing eligibility documentation.
18.Support vibrancy by engaging student-athletes in supporting other programming in Athletics and Student Affairs.
19.In charge of the recruitment of all student-athletes in the program, acts as a liaison with the admissions and financial department during the recruiting process.
Additional Responsibilities:
1.Participates in fundraising as coordinated by the athletic director and the advancement office.
2.Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, one major fundraiser per year and one camp or clinic per year related to respective sport.
3.Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
4.Writes an annual report at the end of the season evaluating the program with recommendations for improvements.
5.Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA and FERPA.
6.Maintain inventory at the beginning and end of academic year to be submitted to the AD.
7.Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience as a softball coach at the college level is preferred.
- Display knowledge of coaching techniques, conditioning, and injury prevention.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to instill discipline in a diverse population of students, as well as to mentor and motivate them towards success as scholarly athletes.
- Ability to organize and document large competitions and camps, as well as to communicate expectations clearly.
- Interpersonal skills to support professional relationships with officials, coaches, parents, media, and the public.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Requires three years of college or national level federation coaching experience in the assigned sport.
To be considered, candidates must submit their official application through the Our Lady of the Lake Human Resources page
