Assistant Coach, Softball

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to support the head coach in directing all phases of a nationally competitive program under NCAA DII guidelines.

The role involves teaching fundamentals, organizing practices, coordinating recruiting for varsity and JV, overseeing travel logistics, and maintaining compliance records while actively participating in community service and program development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• General knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Adept at written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with instructing student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of softball.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.
• Assesses players’ skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Becomes proficient in data analytics, AWRE cameras, and any additional technology used for the softball program.
• Establishes and maintains an organized recruiting system: Recruits academically qualified student-athletes who form a competitive squad and meet established academic goals and objectives of the department.
• Oversees recruitment of varsity program.
• Participates in community service activities.
• Consults with the Associate AD/ SWA, Compliance, Student-Athlete Success, and FAR on all matters of eligibility.
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program: Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies
• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program
• Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.
• Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program
• Maintains adequate records.
• Assists with the planning and execution of travel logistics, including driving, for the softball program.
• Manages student data, including admissions, financial aid, registration, and academic performance data.
• Data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.
• The Assistant Coach updates and maintains information on the Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and Teamworks, etc.
• Assist with camps, clinics, tournaments, advancement projects/fundraising as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Coaching

MS Word

Outlook

Written communication

Oral communication

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive softball program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Responsible for supporting the Head Coach by providing individual instruction and teaching softball. Under the supervision of the Head Coach, provides leadership and direction for the softball program, including Varsity and JV. Oversees recruitment of the Varsity program. Also, coordinates community involvement, completing/submitting administrative compliance documents and other duties assigned by the Head Coach, Sport Supervisor, or Athletic Director.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, supervises, and conducts teaching sessions: Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of softball
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.
• Assesses players’ skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Becomes proficient in data analytics, AWRE cameras, and any additional technology used for the softball program.
• Establishes and maintains an organized recruiting system: Recruits academically qualified student-athletes who form a competitive squad and meet established academic goals and objectives of the department.
• Oversees recruitment of varsity program.
• Participates in community service activities.
• Consults with the Associate AD/ SWA, Compliance, Student-Athlete Success, and FAR on all matters of eligibility.
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program: Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies
• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program
• Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.
• Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program
• Maintains adequate records.
• Assists with the planning and execution of travel logistics, including driving, for the softball program.
• Manages student data, including admissions, financial aid, registration, and academic performance data.
• Data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.
• The Assistant Coach updates and maintains information on the Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and Teamworks, etc.
• Assist with camps, clinics, tournaments, advancement projects/fundraising as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• General knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Adept at written and oral communication

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs
• spirituality in the workplace
• training and development

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.

Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.