Sports Coordinator & Assistant Softball Coach Arizona Western College takes great pride in all of our Athletic departments, especially our impressive Women's Softball team! We invite you to step into an exciting opportunity at Arizona Western College as a Sports Coordinator/Assistant Softball Coach and take on a rewarding role that involves coaching, event coordination, and student growth. We are dedicated to transforming lives through educational opportunities, which is evident in the growth and success of our student-athletes. If our commitment to transforming lives in the classroom and on the NJCAA fields speaks to you, please apply today! Salary: $41,322 - 43,801 per year, depending on experience. Plus, excellent fringe benefits. Summary of Function: Assists in overseeing game management (50%), Responsible for assisting with the intercollegiate softball program (50%). Typical Duties: * Serves students. Manage, schedule, organize and oversee volunteers. * Manage, schedule, organize and oversees all aspects of athletic game operations, set-up & breakdown of equipment, clock operation, scoreboard operations, admissions, concession stand, hospitality room, etc. * Assists the head coach in overall coaching and game implementation. Leads, monitors, and coordinates training, strength & conditioning, and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. * Assists the head coach in various administrative functions including game preparation and scheduling, record keeping, and travel planning. * Assist with social media, statistics, and marketing. * Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal and academic issues, as required including monitoring student-athlete behavior, development of student-athlete individual educational plans, and monitoring student academic progress and support. * Assists in the identifying and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the softball program, in accordance with NJCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards. * Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and one year of successful coaching experience or two years of coaching experience Or Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and two years of coaching and/or playing softball or a related sport Or Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of high learning and some coaching experience Additional Eligibility Requirements: * Valid Driver's License Classification: * Exempt Position Type & Work Schedule: * Full-time, 12-month position * 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday * Fridays, Saturdays, and evenings as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures * Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow and operating procedures * Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows * Knowledge and professional experience with confidentiality and handling of sensitive information * Skill in managing one's own time * Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development * Ability to organize, work independently, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail while contributing to team environment * Ability to provide support and assistance for diverse populations in a professional and supportive manner * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner * Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations * Ability to exercise effective customer service and relationship building skills * Ability to engage in and demonstrate flexibility and agility * Ability to work productively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds * Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public Work Environment: * Indoor, office environment with normal noise and lighting levels * Outdoors for Athletic events, such as practice and games, subject to different weather conditions and possible high-level noise * Working environment may include various locations, indoor and/or outdoor, as needed to support athletics program, department and/or institutional needs Physical Demands: * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer * Prolonged periods of standing or walking * May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 20 pounds to support the set-up of events and activities * Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist * Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises Travel: * Must travel with the team * Travel to off campus events Note: * Yuma Time is split 50/50 - Athletics Department / Softball Program * Benefits Eligible POSTING DATE: June 27, 2024 FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: The first review of applications will begin on July 15, 2024. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. * Completed Application * Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages) * Cover Letter * Unofficial Transcripts ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO: Arizona Western College Human Resources Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER