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Assistant Video Coordinator -- Part-Time (Volunteer)

    The Youngstown State football program is looking for a volunteer assistant to help with the day-to-day operations in the video department. Duties for the position include filming practice, handling special videotaping requests by the coaching staff as well as other assigned tasks. Candidates can start immediately and while a background as a coach or in video is preferred it is not necessary. People interested in the volunteer position should contact Dan Kopp at (330) 941-3478. YSU practices from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the season and plays six home Saturday games this fall.

Assistant Softball Coach - Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY
To assist in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, evaluating for the softball team as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed; evaluate opponents and develop game strategies; plans and conducts practices and other activities in preparation for competition; manage camps and clinics, if applicable.

Assists with the development of the team budget; analyzes historical expenditure fixtures; compiles projections for budget expenditures for various aspects of team operations (i.e. travel, equipment, recruiting, athletic aid, marketing, etc.); authorizes the expenditures of funds for team operations; monitors expenditures to ensure that they adhere to proscribed limitations; ensures that all expenditures are properly documented and in compliance with university and NCAA regulations; prepares expenditure reports are directed.

Conducts promotional activities for fundraising, recruitment, public relations, and other marketing activities; attend promotional events, community activities, and fundraisers; prepares promotional materials for distribution (e.g. team background, participant bios, letters of interest, etc.); prepares and delivers speeches and presentations at local community groups, fundraisers, athlete events, etc.

Assists with the administration of policies and procedures with respect to academic expectations for team members; communicates with academic advising staff regarding athletic academic performance; meets with athletes to review course load issues, degree requirements, course selections, etc.; counsels athletes on performance issues, study skills, and techniques for academic success.

Identifies and develops team strategy for recruitment; analyzes team needs in order to focus recruitment efforts; creates promotional strategy for contacting and recruiting prospective student athletes; develops promotional correspondence and materials for distribution to prospective recruits; conducts recruiting trips and activities in accordance with developed recruitment strategy; formulates recommendations concerning the award of athletic aid to targeted recruits.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Videotape practices, games, and strength training sessions as directed. Manage equipment inventory and related duties as directed. Develop and manage strength training program as directed. Drive passenger vans as required. Perform any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of YSU.

SUPERVISION EXERCISE:
Functional supervision is exercised over support staff on temporary or intermittent basis and full supervision and management of program is exercised in absence of head coach

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSURES:
Annual proficiency in NCAA Certification to Recruit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree; minimum 3 years of Division I collegiate softball playing experience required; softball skill instruction experience required; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; ability to travel and work non-traditional hours required; valid driver’s license.

Send cover letter, resume and three references to:
Brian Campbell, Softball Head Coach
One University Plaza
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio 44555

or by email to
bcampbell@ysu.edu