Head Coach Positions (Women's Basketball And Softball)

Head Coach Positions (Women's Basketball and Softball)

Grade 12

Bargaining Unit: VSCUP-PAT

FLSA: Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:

VTSU Castleton has two Head Coach openings; Women's Basketball and Softball.

The head coaches will be in charge of all aspects of their programs, including recruitment of quality student athletes, retention, fundraising, conditioning programs, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, and assisting in scheduling contests and coordinating travel.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The coach will manage the daily operations of a Division III intercollegiate program under the guidelines established by Vermont State University, NCAA and Little East Conference.
• Responsibilities include, but not limited to, practice and game preparation, the supervision of the assistant coaching staff, recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, overseeing the academic success and student-athlete welfare.
• Assist in game management for various athletic events and contests.
• Perform other administrative duties within the Athletics and Recreation Department as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

General supervision over assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student workers and student interns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in sports administration, recreation, physical education, or other appropriate discipline with a master's degree desirable, plus two to four years relevant experience in coaching, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Strong and varied technical skills and interest in recreational activities.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to fitness center, pool and athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting and other relevant experience.
• Two to four years of prior coaching experience.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of University students, personnel, as well as media contacts, facilities users and others outside the University.
• Weekend and evening work is required.
• Valid Vermont State Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, college personnel, as well as professional NCAA compliance network and others outside of the university.
• Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
• Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.

Skills:

• Strong and varied technical skills and interest in recreational activities.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting and other relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as SSE, Colleague, Self-Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or 'soft' skills, and social skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
• Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as external stakeholders in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and other aspects of the job.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Location: Vermont State University Castleton campus.

COMPENSATION: The budgeted compensation for the Head Coach of Women's Basketball is $58k-$62k. The budgeted compensation of the Head Coach for Softball is $55k-$60k.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.