Assistant Coach - Women's Softball

exp1-prod-web.syr; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY seeks an assistant softball coach to support the head coach in all aspects of running the softball program, including organizing practices, recruiting, player development, scouting reports and video analysis.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of collegiate coaching or high-level playing experience, with significant softball coaching expertise expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of collegiate coaching or playing at a high level are required.
• Significant softball coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with recruiting, scouting reports and video analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development of infield and hitters.
• Planning in and off-season workouts.
• Assisting with planning and organizing of team practice.
• Assisting with game management as well as scouting reports.
• Aide with tracking and evaluating recruits.
• Scheduling official and unofficial visits as well as coaching staff travel to evaluate athletes.
• Oversee strength and conditioning.
• Be a liaison for strength and conditioning and assist with progress of players.
• Assist with team travel.

Skills

Softball coaching experience

Coaching at high level

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

Pay Range

Pay Range $63,650

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Job Type

Full-time

Unionized Position Code

Not Applicable

Job Description

The assistant coach will assist the head coach in all aspects of running the softball team. The position will assist with organization of practices, recruiting, individual player development, scouting reports and video analysis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, and at least 5 years of collegiate coaching or playing at high level required.

Skills and Knowledge

Significant softball coaching experience preferred. At least 5 years of coaching or playing at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Development of infield and hitters.
• Planning in and off-season workouts.
• Assisting with planning and organizing of team practice.
• Assisting with game management as well as scouting reports.
• Aide with tracking and evaluating recruits.
• Scheduling official and unofficial visits as well as coaching staff travel to evaluate athletes.
• Oversee strength and conditioning.
• Be a liaison for strength and conditioning and assist with progress of players.
• Assist with team travel.

Physical Requirements

NA

Tools/Equipment

NA

About Syracuse University

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