Assistant Coach-Softball-Grad Assistant - Cornerstone University

JOB TITLE: Assistant Women’s Softball Coach - Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, Part-time

REPORTS TO: Head Women’s Softball Coach and Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Hansen Athletic Center | Central Hall | Softball Field

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the women’s softball coach, the graduate assistant will perform duties related to the functioning of the team and program, support the head coach in requested tasks, help with practice and game day management, recruit student-athletes, and offer technical assistance in relation to the sport.

COMPENSATION: Full tuition benefits, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, watch, and connect with potential recruits and assist in coordinating visits and recruiting events
• Support head coach in practice planning and running of drills
• Offer feedback and technical instruction on practice and game performance of student athletes
• Scout opponents and provide scouting reports prior to competitions
• Plan and implement camps and clinics throughout the year both as recruiting and fundraising tools
• Assist in any organizational aspect of the job including travel arrangements, uniforms, equipment, fundraising, and managing team spaces
• Promote the program using social media
• Coordinate and facilitate study tables for student athletes while monitoring academic progress
• Provide spiritual mentorship to student athletes as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
• Previous coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level
• Passion for sharing the love of Christ through collegiate athletics
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours for practice, competition, and travel
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks
• Commitment to student athlete success in all aspects
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adhere to and promote the values of the program, department, and school
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession