Assistant Softball Coach

Dickinson College; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Homebuyer assistance

Tuition benefits for employee and deps

Job summary

Dickinson College, a premier four‑year residential liberal arts institution, seeks an Athletics – Softball team contributor. You will assist the Head Coach in recruiting prospective student‑athletes, oversee practice administration, and help implement game strategy and clinics.

You will coordinate academic planning and travel logistics while promoting the athletic program. You will work to foster accountability, leadership development, and a positive team culture within Dickinson’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–3 years of work experience in athletics or college sports recruitment.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in recruitment of prospective student‑athletes.
• Administer practices and coordinate daily team activities.
• Coordinate travel, scheduling, and game logistics.
• Support marketing, clinics, and leadership development initiatives.
• Provide academic support coordination for student‑athletes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical insurance plan
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• generous time off
• parental leave
• homebuyer assistance
• 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.

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.

Accessibility Statement

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).

Employment Conditions

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.