Notice Date
May 16, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A22; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Work days and hours vary, will include evenings and weekends
General Description
Provide leadership,
organization and supervision for all aspects of the women’s softball
program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program. PLU is
a member of the Northwest Conference and a NCAA Division III
institution. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the women’s softball program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference and university rules and regulations.
- Hire, train and supervise part-time coaches for the women’s softball program.
- Prepare and manage annually the women’s softball budget following purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletics department.
- Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements.
- Coordinate off season training programs.
- Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
- Identify, attract and matriculate outstanding student-athletes to the University.
- Develop positive public relations with all internal and external constituents.
- Other duties as assigned including teaching activity classes in the Department of Movement Studies and Wellness Education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Clear understanding and knowledge of the sport of softball to develop a highly competitive program.
- Excellent organizational, planning supervisory and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Personnel management and supervision experience.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students,
parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the
general public.
- Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes and athletics alumni.
- Must have a clear understanding of and be committed to the NCAA
Division III philosophy and the role of athletics within a private,
liberal arts University.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of successful women’s softball coaching experience.
- CPR/First Aid certification required and may be obtained on the job.
- Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs).
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, pass PLU’s internal Driver’s Certification Training, and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Previous coaching and recruiting experience at the NCAA Division III level is highly desirable.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
