Assistant Coach, Women's Softball, (PT) - Curry College

Curry College; Blue Hills (MA); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,900; Part time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts is seeking a motivated and energetic part-time Assistant Softball Coach to join the Women's Softball program. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach and coaching staff in all aspects of developing and operating a competitive NCAA Division III softball program.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and will bring positive energy, strong communication skills, softball knowledge,

Qualifications

• Previous collegiate, high school, travel/club, or competitive softball coaching experience.
• Collegiate playing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of softball fundamentals and player development.
• Experience in a specific developmental area such as hitting, infield, outfield, catching, pitching, baserunning, strength/performance, or analytics is a plus.
• Recruiting experience or connections within high school/travel softball are desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with the planning and execution of practices, workouts, individual skill development, and game preparation.
• Provide instruction and player development in one or more areas of softball, including hitting, defense, pitching/catching, baserunning, and/or positional development.
• Assist with game-day responsibilities, including pregame preparation, in-game coaching, charting, and postgame responsibilities.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate coach/student-athlete boundaries.
• Assist in creating a competitive, accountable, and positive team environment.
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal development of Curry College student-athletes.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including evaluation, communication, campus visits, clinics, and recruiting events as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist with equipment, practice setup/breakdown, team operations, and other program responsibilities.
• Participate in camps, clinics, fundraising, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to NCAA Division III, conference, Curry College, and departmental policies and regulations.

Skills

Softball knowledge

Player development

Coaching

Communication skills

Recruiting

Job description

Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40+ student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

Curry College is seeking a motivated and energetic part-time Assistant Softball Coach to join the Women's Softball program. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach and coaching staff in all aspects of developing and operating a competitive NCAA Division III softball program.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and will bring positive energy, strong communication skills, softball knowledge, and a willingness to contribute to the continued growth of Curry Softball.

• Assist the Head Coach with the planning and execution of practices, workouts, individual skill development, and game preparation.
• Provide instruction and player development in one or more areas of softball, including hitting, defense, pitching/catching, baserunning, and/or positional development.
• Assist with game-day responsibilities, including pregame preparation, in-game coaching, charting, and postgame responsibilities.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate coach/student-athlete boundaries.
• Assist in creating a competitive, accountable, and positive team environment.
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal development of Curry College student-athletes.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including evaluation, communication, campus visits, clinics, and recruiting events as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist with equipment, practice setup/breakdown, team operations, and other program responsibilities.
• Participate in camps, clinics, fundraising, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to NCAA Division III, conference, Curry College, and departmental policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous collegiate, high school, travel/club, or competitive softball coaching experience.
• Collegiate playing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of softball fundamentals and player development.
• Experience in a specific developmental area such as hitting, infield, outfield, catching, pitching, baserunning, strength/performance, or analytics is a plus.
• Recruiting experience or connections within high school/travel softball are desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a coaching staff.
• Commitment to creating a professional, supportive, and development-focused student-athlete experience.
• Availability for afternoon/evening practices, games, selected weekends, recruiting events, and other program activities as needed.

$5,100 annually

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez, Ed.D, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, InterimTitleIXand Section 504 Coordinator:Office 121, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2394,[e-mail]

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"):Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email:[e-mail].