TBR | The College System of Tennessee

General Description:

This regular, twelve-month, part-time (85%) position is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach with organizing and coaching the Softball team, as well as assisting the college with student and community engagement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities   

Assists with the supervision of practices and games.

Provides instruction to student-athletes as directed by the head softball coach.    

Actively encourages academic success and degree completion among student-athletes. Monitors study hall attendance and faculty progress reports for student-athletes.

Assist with transporting athletic teams to and from games and tournaments.

Assist with the supervision of team activities

Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance.

Assists with field maintenance and preparation.

Assists in coordinating fundraising activities following state and DSCC policies.

Participates in the annual athletic awards program.

Assist in maintaining program compliance with NJCAA and TCCAA eligibility criteria and reporting as requested by the head softball coach and athletic director.

Assist with student-athlete recruitment and retention under the direction of the head baseball coach.  

Plan and execute a yearly youth softball camp fundraiser in the summer. Work with the college public relations department each spring to plan appropriate and timely promotion of the camp.

Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or head coach, designed to promote engagement in college student life and athletics, including but not limited to:

• Serve as a game day administrator for athletic games and events as defined by the TCCAA bylaws upon request.
• Oversee concessions at basketball games and other athletic events.
• Assist with local shuttle of DSCC students to and from classes and activities. 

Working Conditions:

Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods.  Light lifting (less than 50 lbs), walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.  Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions.  Frequency or severity is limited.  Travel, including overnight travel, will be required to and from games, and for college or program activities.

Required Qualifications:

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

Associate Degree required.

One year of coaching experience as a high school coach or in intercollegiate athletics at the college level is required.          

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a high-need teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with community college and NJCAA experience.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement.

Salary range-$34,995-$43,720

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.