<p>Job Title: Head Softball Coach</p> <p>Department: Athletics</p> <p>Reports To: Director of Athletics</p> <p>Supervises: Assistant Coaches, Student Workers</p> <p>Job Classification: Exempt</p> <p>Location: Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, IA</p> <p>Summary: Directly responsible for the overall direction of the Marshalltown Community College Softball program. Involves recruiting, retaining student-athletes, assembling a staff, and overall providing daily oversight of a competitive NJCAA Softball program. Follows all Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD), Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations in administering the program. Supports the development of student athletes. Coordinates travel, game, schedule, inventory, and maintenance of equipment. Further, the Head Softball Coach will serve in a second college assignment in one of the following areas: Athletic Coordinator, Sports Information Director, Athletic Facilities/Grounds, Admissions, or Residence Life.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop a high-quality recruiting program supported with a written, well-defined plan including recruitment, scheduling, and more. Meet and maintain the minimum roster size established by MCC to best compete and provide a positive collegiate student-athlete experience. Direct and supervises the assistant softball coaches. Responsible for the softball team student-athlete retention and roster management. Responsible for marketing the softball program. Develop and adhere to the budget set forth for the program. Responsible for ordering supplies and equipment, and uniform purchases. Arranges travel for the team's scrimmages and competitions during the season. Responsible for setting the code of conduct for each student-athlete, and handling discipline accordingly to the rules set forth. Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the College, NJCAA, and ICCAC with the utmost integrity. Participates in clinics/ conferences/ staff development for professional growth. Assists in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the college and the community. Assists in special enrollment days/ senior days/ campus activities. Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients, and the public. </li><li>The Head Softball Coach will also serve in a second college assignment of one of the following: Athletic Coordinator, Sports Information Director, Athletic Facilities & Grounds, Admissions, or Residence Life. Assists with internal and external operations and fundraising. Helps with department functions, including but not limited to accounts receivable/requisitions, fitness center and concession stand scheduling, transportation/bus scheduling, sports information and live streaming, facilities and grounds, to include cross country course ball diamonds, soccer fields, gymnasiums, and the student activity center. Supports the Athletic Director and department with fundraising and community engagement when necessary. </li><li>Ability to recruit and maintain roster size set forth by IVCCD/MCC and the MCC Athletic Department. Communicate with prospective or current students via text, email or weekly phone calls. Gives tours of campus to prospective students. Effectively recruit/retain quality students and athletes. </li><li>Coordinates fundraising activities to help with the costs of additional items needed for the program. Work with the MCC Athletic Department to support the mission and goals of the greater department's fundraising initiatives. </li><li>Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred; Playing experience/college coaching or other coaching experience required.</p> <p>Base Wage: $44,000-$59,000 annually - actual salary will be based on experience and education.</p> <p>Benefit Information: This position offers a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, vacation, sick and staff development opportunities.</p> <p>Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.</p>