Assistant Athletic Coach - Women's Softball

The Creighton University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach.  Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.  Creighton, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference.

Summary:

The Assistant Softball Coach will be tasked with assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, recruiting, player development, scheduling, operations, travel, hiring, and budget management.

Specific responsibilities of this position include:

• Planning and organizing practice and workouts designed to properly prepare student-athletes to excel in competition
• Recruiting
• Film breakdown and analysis
• Collaborating with the Sports Performance staff to ensure the development of effective condition and weight training programs
• Monitoring the mental and physical health of student-athletes under the guidance of the athletic training staff
• Fostering an environment that develops the whole person
• Assisting with fundraising and alumni engagement efforts when needed
• Ensuring proper compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorâ??s degree required
• 2+ years of coaching experience
• Provent track record of player development
• Strong motivation and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Established work ethic and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience at a Division I institution
• Masterâ??s degree or advanced education

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.