Support the Head Softball Coach in recruiting, training, and maintaining a competitive softball program. Assist with administrative tasks including game planning, film coordination, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree and admission into a master's degree program. Preference is given to candidates with 1-2 years of competitive college coaching experience and familiarity with NJCAA and MACCC rules.
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job Descriptions JOB TITLE: Softball Graduate Assistant REPORTS TO: Head Softball Coach DEPARTMENT: Athletics EXEMPT: Yes VICE PRESIDENT: President GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The Graduate Assistant for Softball will support the Head Softball Coach in building, recruiting, and maintaining a competitive softball program on the Raymond Campus. This role aligns with the goals of Hinds Community College and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor’s required
Experience: 1-2 years of competitive softball college coaching experience.
Certificate/License: Familiar with MACCC and NJCAA governing rules EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required. Admission into master’s degree program. Experience as former student-athlete and/or interest in college athletics. 1-2 years of coaching experience preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Recruits, trains, and provides guidance to members of the softball team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the Hinds Community College Athletic Department. Represent Hinds Community College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the college, as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MACCC. Graduate Assistant will be required to live on the Raymond Campus. Assist with specific aspects of the softball program; provides opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential. Assist with the organization and administration of the softball program, including the following: recruit planning, practice and game planning, film coordination, meal planning, travel planning. Assist the head coach and assistant coaches with recruiting plans and recruiting of potential student-athletes. Assist the head coach and assistant coaches in the scouting of opponents and in preparation of game and practice plans. Assist in monitoring academic activities for each of the programs. This includes grade checks, study hall monitoring, and helping advisors. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned that relate to the success of the program.
Supervisory
RESPONSIBILITIES: Hinds Softball Student-Athletes PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds
Community
College aspires to the following
IDEALS: Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC
Compliance: The Office of Human Resources PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154;
Phone: 601-857-3396 or
Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154;
Phone: 601-857-3353 or
Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu
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Position
Type: Part Time
Job Classification
Athletics Scheduled Hours: 19.5 It is our goal as an employer to provide a good place in which to work with pleasant working conditions, job satisfaction and opportunities for self-improvement and advancement. We strive to develop programs which utilize available technological resources to facilitate employment functions and provide more efficient services to the college community.
Market context
Competitive softball assistant roles in Mississippi
Softball graduate assistant roles in Mississippi are typically tied to college programs that need support with practice planning, player development, and compliance. Competition can be strong because candidates with coaching experience and knowledge of NJCAA and MACCC rules are often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your master’s program admission status and tailor your application to your coaching background.
