Oct. 11, 2005

Recruitment No. 2703

Part-time temporary 12-month appointment anticipated to end on or before May 31, 2006, with the possibility for reappointment.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skill level.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will assist in organizing and administering appropriate pre-season, season, and post-season programs necessary for a quality softball program. Assess talent of prospective student-athletes. Assist with the development of competitive schedules. Make travel arrangements. Initiate and maintain communications with prospective student-athletes in line with NCAA and conference regulations. Assist with preparation of proposed budget. Assist with selection of equipment and uniform requests for team. Work with Student-Athlete Academic Support relative to eligibility and academic progress of team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of softball fundamentals. Ability to work successfully with athletes and University administrators, faculty, staff, students, donors, and boosters. Ability to motivate students to excel in all areas. Ability to work with college-level athletes as a group and on an individual basis. Proven ability to communicate with high school and college students. Desire and ability to work within the philosophy of the Department of Athletics, the Mountain West Conference, and the NCAA.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field. Demonstration of ability in teaching softball skills and fundamentals. Master's degree preferred. Collegiate coaching and/or Division I experience preferred.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED: Prior competitive experience at the collegiate level.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must complete the SDSU employment application and provide a resume. Applications are available at San Diego State University, The Center for Human Resources, 4th floor Extended Studies Center, San Diego, CA 92182-1625 or http://bfa.sdsu.edu/ps/. Review will begin Tuesday, October 25, 2005, and position will remain open until filled. Applicants with disabilities requiring special application and/or interview arrangements may call (619) 594-7099. BB 10/11/05

SDSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY OR VETERANS STATUS.