The head coach is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the women’s softball program and reports to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the program, maintaining an exemplary student-athlete concept, and the personal development of the student-athletes. The head coach should model the NAIA Champions of Character & OLLU’s core values and follow all rules and regulations pertaining to the NAIA and OLLU.

Performance Evaluation Metrics

•Cumulative team grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

•Retention rate from fall-to-fall of 80 percent or higher.

•Finish in the top four of the Red River Athletic Conference standings.

•Five-year graduation rate of 80 percent or higher.

•Fundraising goal of $10,000 or more.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1.Instill the core values of OLLU and the NAIA into every aspect of the program.

2.Know and comply with the rules and regulations of the Red River Athletic Conference, the NAIA, and OLLU.

3.Foster disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior; establish and oversee penalties for breach of competitive values by individual students.

4.Exercise good judgment in projecting positive coaching behavior. Is responsible for the team’s conduct during practice and travel, as well as during competition.

5.Strive to build good sportsmanship values and develop good public relations in the university and the community.

6.Meet enrollment goals for the program as established annually by the athletic director.

7.Recruit, retain, and graduate scholarly athletes in the program in accordance with goals set by the athletic director.

8.Develop a competitive team that can attract talented, scholar athletes.

9.Initiate a conditioning program that supports minimizing injuries.

10.Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops and reviewing current publications.

11.Keep practice periods for the sport within the confines set by the athletic director and with due consideration to the coaching staff and welfare of participants.

12.Maintains responsibility for the program budget and complies with institutional policies regarding purchase orders and other internal controls.

13.Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling athletic contests and reducing travel costs when possible.

14.Operate the program within its scholarship and operations budget.

15.Supervise assistant coaches to maximize the benefit of the program.

16.Prepares and submits to the director a budget for the sport which is cost-effective and administratively efficient.

17.Assists the faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director in preparing eligibility documentation.

18.Support vibrancy by engaging student-athletes in supporting other programming in Athletics and Student Affairs.

19.In charge of the recruitment of all student-athletes in the program, acts as a liaison with the admissions and financial department during the recruiting process.

Additional Responsibilities:

1.Participates in fundraising as coordinated by the athletic director and the advancement office.

2.Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, one major fundraiser per year and one camp or clinic per year related to respective sport.

3.Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

4.Writes an annual report at the end of the season evaluating the program with recommendations for improvements.

5.Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA and FERPA.

6.Maintain inventory at the beginning and end of academic year to be submitted to the AD.

7.Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience as a softball coach at the college level is preferred.
2. Display knowledge of coaching techniques, conditioning, and injury prevention.
3. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to instill discipline in a diverse population of students, as well as to mentor and motivate them towards success as scholarly athletes.
6. Ability to organize and document large competitions and camps, as well as to communicate expectations clearly.
7. Interpersonal skills to support professional relationships with officials, coaches, parents, media, and the public.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
9. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Requires three years of college or national level federation coaching experience in the assigned sport.

To be considered, candidates must submit their official application through the Our Lady of the Lake Human Resources page

About Our Lady of the Lake University

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions. OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world. The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

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