Assistant Coach, Softball (Part-Time)

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI seeks an assistant softball coach to support the Head Coach in teaching, coaching, and mentoring student‑athletes. The role includes scouting, recruiting, and retention activities, as well as fundraising and alumni relations responsibilities.

The incumbent will perform coaching during practices and games, fulfill administrative duties, and ensure adherence to NCAA/NEWMAC and university policies. A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of collegiate softball coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Efficient computer usage.
• Self‑motivation and dedication to all aspects of the intercollegiate program.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and mentor student‑athletes under Head Coach, Softball direction.
• Assist with scouting, recruiting, and retention processes as directed.
• Coaching responsibilities in practices and games as determined by Head Coach, Softball.
• Assist with fundraising and alumni relations responsibilities.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach, Softball.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Dedication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University competes as a Division III member of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the New EnglandWomen's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). The Universitysponsors 20 intercollegiate sports for men and women in addition toclub and intramural teams, and a variety of recreationalopportunities. Seahawk Student-Athletes distinguish themselves inthe classroom as well as on the field. 50% of our student-athleteshave consistently attained a GPA of 3.4 or higher over the last 6semesters.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

To assist the Head Coach, Softball in all aspects of the softballprogram to include recruiting, scouting, and coaching and teachingthe skills and game strategies of the sport as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary duty is teaching, coaching, and mentoringstudent-athletes under Head Coach, Softball direction.
• Assist the Head Coach, Softball in the scouting, recruiting,and retention processes as directed.
• Coaching responsibilities in practice and game situations asdetermined by the Head Coach, Softball.
• Assist the Head Coach with fundraising and Alumni relationresponsibilities.
• Administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach,Softball.
• Must adhere to all NCAA/NEWMAC/Salve Regina University rulesand regulations.
• In particular, all coaches and athletics personnel are chargedwith being knowledgeable and assuring and monitoring compliance byall student- athletes, staff and assistant coaches with applicablegoverning constitutions, by-laws, rules, policies, interpretationsand regulations of the NCAA, the University, and the appropriateathletics conference. Staff members shall immediately advise theCompliance Office if there is reason to believe that violationshave occurred or will occur and shall cooperate fully in anyinvestigation of possible NCAA or Conference violations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Softball orthe Director of Athletics.
• Attend all department meetings as required, and all AdmissionsOpen Houses when necessary.
• May assume a broader instructional assignment. Assignments mayinclude a larger instructional workload and/or travel betweenmultiple locations.
• May provide instruction in specialized program areas or todesignated student populations requiring advanced subject matterexpertise, specialized instructional methodologies, orprogram-specific knowledge.
• This position is classified as an "essential position". Duringthe academic year, when students are on-campus, employees whooccupy an essential position ("essential personnel"), may berequired to be on campus during emergencies, when work and/orclasses have been cancelled. Essential personnel will be notifiedby their supervisor if they're required to be on campus during suchemergencies.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Current CPR, AED, and First-Aid Certifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work, and couldencounter extreme weather conditions.

Requirements:

Required :

• Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of one to three years ofcollegiate softball coaching experience is preferred. Thesuccessful candidate will possess highly developed communicationand organizational skills, efficiency in computer usage and a highdegree of self-motivation and dedication to all aspects of theintercollegiate program.
• Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive ofindividuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting aculture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actionsas a reflection of Salve's mission and the Critical Concerns of theSisters of Mercy.
• Ability to work effectively in the environment of anacademically demanding institution and abide by all NCAA DivisionIII, New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, and SalveRegina University policies.

Preferred :

• A strong foundation of the rules of softball as a player orcoach and a full appreciation and understanding of NCAA rules andregulations is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with, or ability to learn, technologyapplications (ie. Film breakdown, exchange) applicable to theposition.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.