Job Description

Salary
$43,626.00 Annually

Location
Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number
02211

Division
Student Services

Department
Athletics

Opening Date
08/27/2024

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 
The Kirkwood Athletics Department seeks applications from self-motivated, results-oriented individuals with the knowledge, ability and interpersonal skills required to serve as an Assistant Softball Coach/ Athletic Facilities Support and Coordinator.  Kirkwood Community College is a National Junior College Athletic Association Division II institution and a member of Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 6 varsity sports programs. For more information regarding Athletics, please click www.kirkwoodeagles.com
 
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH
The Assistant Softball Coach will assist the head coach in the management and coaching of an NJCAA/ICCAC Division II women’s softball program. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with operations management (e.g., program development, schedule, camps, marketing, public relations), recruiting (domestic and international), overseeing and planning the development of team systems, conducting individual workouts, and other duties as assigned.

• Instruct athletes in how to perform their sport, team concepts, and safety.
• Assist head coach with recruiting of athletes.
• Understand and comply with all NJCAA and ICCAC rules and regulations.
• Maintain required records.
• Attend local, state and college meetings that are necessary, or required in order to fulfill job expectations and requirements.
• Participate in Athletic Department meetings and fundraising events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Note to Candidate: This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. Professional references will be required at a later step in the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subject to a credential and criminal background check and driving record review.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SUPPORT LIAISON

• Assist the Kirkwood Athletic Director with facility maintenance, event setup/tear down and general event management operations.  This includes any Kirkwood Community College hosted regional, district or national games/tournaments. 
• Hire and supervise work study and part time student-athletic staff for athletic facilities and game management support.
• General support and office coverage for Athletics Department Assistant when needed.
• On-site administration (OSA) and game day management support as needed.
• Social Media support
• Scoreboard support
• Oversee and schedule halftime entertainment home games/matches
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the College/department in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Ability to recruit athletes to the College.
• Ability to read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Possess strong human relations skills.  Ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a sporting event setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have flexible hours to meet practice, games, and travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• One to two years coaching experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
 
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
 
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

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