Assistant Softball Coach

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a dedicated coach to lead all aspects of the NCAA Division II softball program as part of the college experience. The role includes overseeing practices, games, and conditioning, while supporting students’ academic success and personal development.

The position involves public relations work, community outreach, and collaboration with the athletic department to promote compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University and its Catholic identity.
• University coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, public relations, management and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Must maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and drive relationships.
• Current driver’s license and driver qualification per Assumption University policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of the Division II Softball program.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions, games, and conditioning programs.
• Develop strategies to motivate student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit potential student-athletes.
• Coordinate personal development initiatives and community service for student-athletes.
• Engage in public relations and athletics communications, marketing, and fundraising activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for all aspects of instruction, along with the development and management of a comprehensive NCAA Division II Softball program as a component of the college experience, which enhances and supports the students’ liberal arts education. Additionally, this position will have secondary responsibilities that support the daily operations of the Athletic Department, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists with all phases of the Division II Softball program.
• Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures set forth by Assumption University, the NE10 Conference, and the NCAA.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of NCAA compliance amongst coaches and student-athletes.
• Assists the Head Coach in organizing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating practice sessions, games, and conditioning programs. Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices.
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at their best in the classroom and on playing surfaces.
• Assists with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting potential student-athletes.
• Assists in coordinating personal development initiatives and community service activities for all student-athletes.
• Position requires working weekends and nights.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes.
• Participates in public relations activities and works closely with the University’s athletic communications, marketing, and fundraising programs. Attends athletic development/alumni functions, academic/athletic honors, and other special events as designated by the University.
• Represents the sports programs in the community as appropriate.
• Perform secondary job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach.

SCOPE:

• Communicates regularly with students, parents, University personnel, high school coaches, NCAA, and Conference officials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting, standing, walking, moderate physical activity, and bending. Work may occasionally involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

Requirements

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• University coaching experience preferred
• Strong communication and public relations, management, and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques;
• Shall maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships by working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree /Master’s preferred.
• Must have a current driver’s license and meet the qualifications of an Assumption University Driver.