Assistant Coach, Softball

Frederick Community College; Maryland; On-site; USD 11,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an Assistant Coach to support the NJCAA team under the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. The role involves travel with the team, coordinating day-to-day operations, and working with diverse stakeholders within the college community.

The position requires coaching or playing experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to NCAA/JUCO rules compliance. CPR/First Aid certification is required, with duties including recruitment and scouting activities.

Qualifications

• One year of coaching or playing experience at the high school or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed in the qualifications.
• Two years of college coaching experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability as a positive role model to student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of the position.
• Instruct student athletes regarding rules of the sport, changes, and new developments.
• Help recruit academically and athletically qualified student athletes.
• Observe and evaluate student athletes in training and competition; help develop coaching plans.
• Monitor academic performance to ensure compliance with NJCAA rules.
• Collaborate on fundraising with Athletics staff.
• Assist with game day management.
• Develop scouting reports for opponents.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA and JUCO rules.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletics leadership.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Education, Physical Education, or Recreation

Job description

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number AS1018P

Job Title

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $1,000 - $5,000 stipend (prorated based on start date).

Position Type

Position Type Coaches

Position Summary

Position Summary:

This position supports the Head Coach with the day-to-day operations of the National Junior College Athletic Association ( NJCAA ) team at Frederick Community College. The Assistant Coach works under the guidance and direction of the Head Coach and is supervised by the Director of Athletics. The Assistant Coach meets the travel demands of the athletic competition schedule. This position must have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of the position.

2. Instruct student athletes regarding the rules of the sport including rule changes, new developments, and innovative ideas.

3. Help recruit academically and athletically qualified prospective student athletes.

5. Observe and evaluate all aspects of student athletes in both training and competition, and work with the Head Coach to develop a coaching plan to meet individual needs.

6. Monitor the academic performance and progress of student athletes to ensure compliance with College and NJCAA rules.

7. Work with the Athletics Facilities and Equipment Supervisor on fundraising activities.

8. Assist with game day management as directed by the Head Coach.

9. Develop scouting reports.

10. Possess knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NJCAA and Maryland Junior College Athletic Association ( JUCO ) rules and regulations.

11. Possess and maintain CPR /First Aid Certification.

12. Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Director of Athletics, and/or the Assistant Director of Athletics.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. One (1) year of coaching or playing experience at the high school or collegiate level.

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration, Education, Physical Education, or Recreation.

2. Two (2) years of college coaching experience.

3. Demonstrated experience as a positive role model to student-athletes.

Work Schedule

Varies

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time Part Time

Telework Eligible? No

Essential Personnel? No

Job Posted Date

Closing Date

For Best Consideration

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

7932 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

301.846.2400

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