Assistant Softball Coach

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, salaried

REPORTS TO: Softball Head Coach

LOCATION: Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY:

Cornerstone University is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to work alongside and support the Head Coach in some aspects of coaching and leading this Cornerstone University Athletic Program. In addition to the duties listed below, the Assistant Coach must also have a relationship with Jesus and live a life that exemplifies this and continually strives to spread the love of Jesus. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out some aspects of the program necessary to accomplish the objectives of the sport within the university, the athletic department, WHAC and NAIA contexts
• In collaboration with the head coach, the assistant coach prepares and conducts practices focused on skill building and knowledge of the sport at the collegiate level
• Provides special training for individual team members as required
• Orients and enforces student-athletes’ adherence to the policies and regulations of the university and athletic department
• Assists with coordination of all travel arrangements
• Helps to administer the off-season training program
• Assists with the recruitment and retention of highly skilled student-athletes
• All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
• A maximum of 18 hours/week on average is expected, no more than 936 hours/year.
• Other duties may be assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred with successful experience in coaching and/or playing
• Good organizational, communication and coordination skill essential
• Ability to work well under deadlines and high pressure situations
• Ability to recruit student-athletes with potential for academic and athletic success
• Represent Cornerstone University in a Christ-like, professional manner to many different internal and external constituencies, consistently exhibits enthusiasm toward the institution
• Physical requirements include the ability to navigate our physical campus, use computers, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

o The Cornerstone Christian World View

o The Cornerstone Academic Vision

o The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community

o The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.

SALARY AND START DATE:

• A general stipend will be paid. Assistant coaches are not eligible for benefits.
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Review of candidates will begin immediately. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

ABOUT CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY:

Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.