Asst Softball Coach, 10 month - 889908
- Women's Softball
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Asst Softball Coach, 10 month - 889908
Position Number: 889908
Unit/Department: Women's Softball
FTE: Full-time, September - June
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Drake Athletics is seeking an individual to serve as an assistant coach (10-month) of the softball program. This includes assisting with recruiting, practice sessions, game preparation and serving as a point of contact with all stakeholders. A focused area of responsibility will be development of skills of the pitching staff. Incumbent must be dedicated to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes and promote the mission and values of Drake University and Drake Athletics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
This position requires working nights/weekends, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the capability to work independently.
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must pass a background check.
Job Duties:
- 40% - Assist in the development and execution of effective practice and competition plans, including pre-and post-season conditioning programs. Provide feedback, including explanations and demonstrations, to student-athletes related to athletic technique and skill development and to achieve proficiency. Game preparation and scouting including video and statistical review is required.
- 25% - Assist with administrative duties, including but not limited to: NCAA and Drake University compliance processes, competition scheduling, business and finance paperwork, facilities reservations, community service functions, event planning, alumni communication and fundraising, etc.
- 20% - Assist in recruiting and retaining talented student-athletes who represent the Drake prototype in communication with the Head Coach.
- 10% - Support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes within the softball program creating a culture of excellence and ethics.
- 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication as it relates to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletics staff) and external (fans, parents, alumni, prospects, campus community, etc.).
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
