Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach - Ocala, FL

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MAJOR RESPONSABILITY:

To administer their sport in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the college, the Florida Community College Activities Association, the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Mid-Florida Conference.

At the College of Central Florida, our vision is to be "Your first choice for quality higher education." We aim to accomplish this by providing a caring and exceptional learning environment that fosters the success of our students and community. Candidates considering becoming part of the CF family must be able to embrace and model this philosophy in their day-to-day responsibilities and demonstrate our standards: professional, responsive, informative, dependable and engaged.

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

1. Education or training: Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
2. Years of Experience in the field: At least two years of experience as a pitcher or pitching coach at high school, college, or competitive level.
3. Special skills or abilities related to the position: Strong knowledge of softball pitching techniques and training, excellent communication and motivational skills, ability to participate actively in practices and games. Assist the head coach in all areas including recruiting, fund raising, field maintenance, and transportation of students. Have a complete understanding of NJCAA rules and regulation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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  Optional Resident Assistant Housing: Single-occupancy housing (fully furnished private bedroom, shared common area) may be available at the College Square Apartments adjacent to the Ocala Campus Softball Field. This option is strictly limited to single occupants. Accepting the housing requires the employee to concurrently serve as a Resident Assistant for student-athletes; those who do not utilize this housing will not be assigned these additional resident duties. Housing is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

  
  
• Breakfast and lunch at the College's Cafeteria Monday - Thursday when open.
• Salary: $15,000.00 stipend paid via a semi-monthly pay schedule

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

We're looking for a passionate Assistant Softball Pitching Coach to help our pitchers reach their full potential. You'll work closely with the Head Coach to develop mechanics, strategies, and mental toughness, while fostering a positive, winning team culture.

Responsibilities:

1. Coach pitchers.
2. Develop game plans and strategies for opposing hitters
3. Track performance and provide constructive feedback
4. Support team practices, games, and overall player development
5. Collaborate with coaches on recruiting and program growth
6. Fundraising skills.
7. Assist with academic support of student athletes
8. To notify the head coach regarding preparation of the area(s) used for practices and contests
9. Driving team vans for athletic contests, community service, team activities.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing on a telephone and on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Routinely requires sitting at a desk and viewing a display screen for extended periods of time.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer or other electronic device.
• Routinely requires moderate (up to 40 pounds) lifting and carrying.
• Routinely requires walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, reaching up, twisting, bending, throwing and balancing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside in an athletic environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

PRIMARY LOCATION OF JOB: Softball Field, Ocala Campus

SUPERVISOR OF POSITION: Softball Head Coach

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

1. Education or training: Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
2. Years of Experience in the field: At least two years of experience as a pitcher or pitching coach at high school, college, or competitive level.
3. Special skills or abilities related to the position: Strong knowledge of softball pitching techniques and training, excellent communication and motivational skills, ability to participate actively in practices and games. Assist the head coach in all areas including recruiting, fund raising, field maintenance, and transportation of students. Have a complete understanding of NJCAA rules and regulation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• 
  

  Optional Resident Assistant Housing: Single-occupancy housing (fully furnished private bedroom, shared common area) may be available at the College Square Apartments adjacent to the Ocala Campus Softball Field. This option is strictly limited to single occupants. Accepting the housing requires the employee to concurrently serve as a Resident Assistant for student-athletes; those who do not utilize this housing will not be assigned these additional resident duties. Housing is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

  
  
• Breakfast and lunch at the College's Cafeteria Monday - Thursday when open.
• Salary: $15,000.00 stipend paid via a semi-monthly pay schedule