Assistant Coach, Softball

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Morris University seeks a dedicated Softball Coach to manage the intercollegiate program in line with NCAA, Horizon League, and RMU guidelines. You will develop student-athletes through coaching, organize practices, and supervise travel and competitions.

You will mentor athletes, work with academic support services to promote excellence in academics, and ensure health and safety with athletic training staff. Travel coordination and compliance reporting are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the intercollegiate softball program within NCAA/Horizon League guidelines.
• Assist in development and coaching of student-athletes and high-quality athletes.
• Organize and conduct practice sessions, conditioning, and sport-related workouts.
• Provide coaching during home and away competitions; supervise student-athletes during travel.
• Foster leadership, mentorship, and academic success among student-athletes and staff.
• Coordinate with athletic training staff on athlete health and safety.
• Arrange travel, campus visits, and communications with recruits, coaches, and parents.
• Assist in travel arrangements and compliance reporting; communicate with relevant offices.
• May drive or use university transportation for travel; support PR and fundraising activities.
• Adhere to NCAA, Horizon League, and RMU rules; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Softball coaching

Student-athlete development

Leadership & mentoring

Travel coordination

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsible for the management and administration of the intercollegiate Softball program within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of Robert Morris University, the Horizon League and the NCAA.

Responsibilities:

• Use expert technical knowledge of the sport of Softball to assist in the development and coaching of a successful program, including the development of high quality student-athletes.
• Assist in the organization and conduct of all practice sessions, conditioning, and other sport-related workouts.
• Provide coaching to the student-athletes during the conduct of all home and away competitions. Provide supervision and support to the student-athletes during travel to away events.
• Assist in the provision of a leadership/mentor role among student-athletes, assistant coaches, and other support staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior both during and outside of athletic competition. Encourage and promote excellence in academics from student-athletes, in collaboration with various academic support services.
• Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes.
• Travel to evaluate prospective student-athletes, arrange all campus visitations in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, and assist in the provision of all correspondence with prospective student-athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Participate in the making of travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Assist in ensuring program compliance with all NCAA, the Horizon League and University rules, including completion of required Compliance documentation and timely reporting of all known violations to the Director of Athletics or Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.
• On occasion may need to drive or have reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University.
• Assist the Head Coach in the performance of public relations and fundraising duties as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's Degree is preferred.
• 1-2 years of coaching in the sport of Softball at the collegiate level is required or 4 years of collegiate playing experience. Pitching Coach experience preferred.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and academic success.
• Expert technical knowledge of the sport of Softball.
• Valid drivers license or reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University is required.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

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