Head Coach, Women's Softball - Intercollegiate Athletics
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University of Illinois atChicago
HeadCoach, Women's Softball - Intercollegiate Athletics
Hiring Department: Department of IntercollegiateAthletics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033684
Posting Close Date: 04/30/2025
Salary range (commensurate withexperience): $85,000to $100,000 / Annual Salary
Final salary offered will bedetermined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salaryequity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.
About UIC
UIC is among the nation's preeminenturban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, andthe largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprisingone of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as aMinority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native AmericanPacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally andinternationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert withcivic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complementof health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformationalresearch along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodiesthe dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges"rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in itsrankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city ofChicago.
About UIC Athletics
UIC is a member of the Missouri ValleyConference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and healthprograms. Its state-of-the-art athletic facilities are considered best in classwithin the MVC and Division I. UIC remains committed to enhancing thesefacilities to support student-athletes, coaches, and fans.
The Department of IntercollegiateAthletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, andathletically while boosting UIC's national athletic profile. In the spirit ofChicago's rich sports culture, the DIA recruits diverse, high-performingstudent-athletes and strives for excellence in competition, academics, andsportsmanship across its 18 Division I teams.
Position Summary:
The Head Coach for Women's Softball isresponsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of a successfulsport program. Responsibilities include hiring staff, building a schedule,adhering to a budget, and following University, NCAA, and Missouri ValleyConference rules and policies. Duties also include recruiting, retaining andtraining student-athletes and ensuring they are following their degree plans.The head coach contributes to a collaborative, respectful and positiveorganization culture. The person shall be required to exercise independentjudgement, to make decisions, to work with and exercise stewardship overstudents, and to function as a member of the athletics department.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration, pleasesubmit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the name and contactinformation for at least three professional references. All applicants mustsubmit an online application by clicking the apply button below.
Benefitseligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers:Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a definedbenefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuitionwaivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The Universityof Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
The Universityof Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptanceof a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance withthe Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The Universityof Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose anydocumented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorizeinquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
The universityprovides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
HeadCoach, Women's Softball - Intercollegiate Athletics
Hiring Department: Department of IntercollegiateAthletics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033684
Posting Close Date: 04/30/2025
Salary range (commensurate withexperience): $85,000to $100,000 / Annual Salary
Final salary offered will bedetermined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salaryequity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.
About UIC
UIC is among the nation's preeminenturban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, andthe largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprisingone of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as aMinority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native AmericanPacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally andinternationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert withcivic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complementof health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformationalresearch along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodiesthe dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges"rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in itsrankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city ofChicago.
About UIC Athletics
UIC is a member of the Missouri ValleyConference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and healthprograms. Its state-of-the-art athletic facilities are considered best in classwithin the MVC and Division I. UIC remains committed to enhancing thesefacilities to support student-athletes, coaches, and fans.
The Department of IntercollegiateAthletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, andathletically while boosting UIC's national athletic profile. In the spirit ofChicago's rich sports culture, the DIA recruits diverse, high-performingstudent-athletes and strives for excellence in competition, academics, andsportsmanship across its 18 Division I teams.
Position Summary:
The Head Coach for Women's Softball isresponsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of a successfulsport program. Responsibilities include hiring staff, building a schedule,adhering to a budget, and following University, NCAA, and Missouri ValleyConference rules and policies. Duties also include recruiting, retaining andtraining student-athletes and ensuring they are following their degree plans.The head coach contributes to a collaborative, respectful and positiveorganization culture. The person shall be required to exercise independentjudgement, to make decisions, to work with and exercise stewardship overstudents, and to function as a member of the athletics department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach and train the members of the team during practice and competitions. Assess skills and instruct athletes on technique.
- Oversee the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Identify, evaluate, contact and meet student-athletes and parents. Set-up campus visits and attend competitions to observe prospects.
- Organize, plan, and schedule daily practices and drills. Implement plan for game preparation; determine game strategy.
- Collaborate with athletic staff and university faculty to monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure that athletics eligibility and academic standards are maintained.
- Schedule competitions and develop travel plans.
- Manage budget.
- Develop and promote summer camps.
- Participate in fund raising and alumni relation activities.
- Adhere to all University, Missouri Valley Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.
- Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in sports management, education, or in related fields
- Direct Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- CPR and safety certifications
- Minimum of five or more years of athletic coaching experience
- Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Experience in Division I Collegiate Athletics
- Experience leading units or teams of personnel
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration, pleasesubmit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the name and contactinformation for at least three professional references. All applicants mustsubmit an online application by clicking the apply button below.
Benefitseligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers:Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a definedbenefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuitionwaivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The Universityof Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
The Universityof Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptanceof a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance withthe Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The Universityof Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose anydocumented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorizeinquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
The universityprovides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation