Assistant Softball Coach

Dickinson College, PA; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, seeks an Athletics - Softball team member to assist the Head Coach in recruitment, practices, marketing, clinics, leadership development and game strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of experience; strong communication and mentoring skills are essential. Additional duties include managing Front Rush/Slate, coordinating travel and academic support for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1–3 years work experience required.
• Master's Degree preferred in related field.
• Strong communication and recruitment abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in recruitment of student‑athletes and communication with families.
• Coordinate practices and team activities, including clinics and skill development.
• Manage Front Rush/Slate database and assist with game planning and strategy.
• Provide academic support coordination for student‑athletes and oversee schedules.

Skills

Recruiting

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Video editing

Game strategy

Practice administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Front Rush

Slate

Job description

Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Department Athletics - Softball

Job Summary/Basic Function

Responsible for aiding the Head Coach in all aspects of a Dickinson athletic program, including but not limited to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, administration of practices, marketing and implementation of clinics, leadership development and game strategy.

Essential Functions

• Management and mentoring of the current team by cultivating a culture of accountability and team mentality within our student-athletes and by reinforcing the Head Coach's expectations of priorities and standards of behavior within our student-athletes.
• Play a major role in the recruitment of talented student-athletes to Dickinson through discovery, evaluation and communication with potential recruits and their families.
• Manage Front Rush/Slate database.
• Communicate the values of the College and the athletic program clearly and effectively throughout the recruiting process.
• Assisting the head coach in coordinating daily team practices.
• Teaching athletic skills and team concepts as well as implementing skills and strategy in individual sessions as well as competitive situations.
• Responsible for co-scouting 25+ games and presenting the scout through on court instruction and video editing.
• The main point of contact for academic support for student-athletes.
• Coordinate all academic schedules for planning purposes.
• Assist the staff in the release of all marketing information related to athletic program to all alumni and recruits through email, text, social media, etc.
• Coordinate all travel and meal plans for the team.
• Organize and facilitate team fund raising activities.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree 1-3 years work experience

Preferred

• Master's Degree

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET). If you have accepted any position at Dickinson College, there are key pieces of documentation that are needed to complete the hiring process. Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization. Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.