Expectation and Condition of Employment
Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.
Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.
Mission Statement
Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.
Core Values of Howard Payne University
We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:
- Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
- Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
- Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
- Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
- Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)
As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.
If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.
Application Procedure
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
- a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
- a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
- unofficial transcripts, and
- a completed HPU Employment Application
Summary The head coach is responsible for leading, guiding, and mentoring the women's softball program in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations. The coach accepts and delegates tasks from the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics. The coach provides leadership for a program that contributes to the holistic development of students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead the softball program based on proven Christian integrity and ethics consistent with the University Mission Statement.
- Possess expert knowledge of skills and strategies related to softball.
- Lead and supervise the softball coaching staff.
- Monitor, mentor, and coach student-athletes participating in the softball program.
- Coordinate and supervise the recruiting process.
- Coordinate practice and game schedules.
- Supervise fundraising campaigns.
- Supervise marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate program travel.
- Supervise facilities and equipment maintenance (Lady Jacket Park - Softball Complex).
- Address safety and security concerns. Stop any activity that is dangerous to the student-athlete or other students.
- Administer all budgets related to the softball program.
- Assist with supervision of Chapel.
- Supervise academic success initiatives for student-athletes (class attendance, tutoring attendance, etc.)
- Seek opportunities to participate in professional organizations, activities, and development (association membership, conference attendance, publications, etc.) Represent HPU at conferences, trainings, retreats, etc.
- Evaluate the softball program. Participate in University assessment activities, institutional effectiveness programs, and strategic planning.
- May teach one to three credit hours per semester.
- Coordinate compliance with all university, NCAA, and ASC policies and regulations.
- Maintain a Roster of at least 27 student athletes.
- Other duties as assigned.
NCAA and ASC Rules and Regulations The coach must remain in compliance with all NCAA and ASC regulations, including but not limited to the following:
- Playing and practice seasons
- Coach involvement in recruiting efforts
- Pre-season and post-season workouts must be voluntary, open to all students, and may not involve any athletically related activity.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises softball coaching staff, including full-time coaches, part-time coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and student workers.
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Is available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds University mission statement and values.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred. College playing or coaching experience preferred.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University.
Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent working knowledge of Internet Explorer; Design: Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; and Desktop Publishing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Must maintain a current Texas driver's license. Must be 25 years of age to drive University vehicles and become van-certified.
Other Qualifications - Must be able to travel at least 50% of the time.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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. 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 exposed to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds and athletic fields of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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