assistant softball coach

Chatham; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach in the Athletics Department to support the Head Softball Coach in all aspects of the program, including recruitment, player development, practice and game preparation, compliance, and program administration.

The role emphasizes fostering academic achievement, athletic excellence, leadership development, and a positive student-athlete experience, while representing the department on campus and in the community.

Qualifications

• College coaching experience.
• In-depth knowledge of fast pitch softball.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to communicate with college aged student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment planning and follow-up.
• Assist in coordinating athletic planning and program development.
• Assist in resource management and event coordination.
• Ensure adherence to NCAA, PAC regulations and university policies.
• Represent athletics staff at campus events and recruiting events.

Skills

College coaching

Softball knowledge

Evenings weekends

Communication with athletes

Ground balls fly balls

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications. Assistant Softball Coach Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach in our Athletics Department. The Assistant Softball Coach supports the Head Softball Coach in all aspects of the softball program, including student-athlete recruitment, player development, practice and game preparation, compliance, and program administration. This position plays a key role in fostering a positive student-athlete experience while promoting academic achievement, athletic excellence, leadership development, and adherence to institutional and NCAA standards. The Assistant Coach serves as an ambassador for the softball program and the university, representing the department both on campus and in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and following up on recruitment. Assist in coordinating athletic planning, program development and assessment of student athletes’ performance, retention, personal development and leadership development. Assist in overseeing resource management. Assist in supporting campus endeavors and coordinating athletic events to enhance campus community and school pride. Assist in ensuring adherence to University, NCAA, and PAC regulations and policies. Represent the athletics staff at on-campus events for softball. Represent the athletics staff at recruiting events and high school contests for softball.

Qualifications

• College coaching experience
• In-depth knowledge of fast pitch Softball
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to communicate with college aged student athletes
• Ability to hit ground balls and fly balls a plus

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.