Assistant Softball Coach - Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin and Marshall College; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a part-time Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching Coach) to support our softball program. The role focuses on developing student-athletes, emphasizing academics and athletic excellence, with on-court coaching, recruitment, and compliance duties under the Head Coach.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant coaching experience, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and successful completion of the NCAA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching softball programs with pitching coaching experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification required.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.
• Ability to work collegially with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies.
• Commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview and background checks completed.
• Position involves working with minors; refer to safeguarding information under the link provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation, and guidance to student-athletes; consult with Head Coach on coaching methods.
• Schedule and organize games and meets; develop and communicate practice schedules.
• Promote academic and athletic excellence; support student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Coordinate campus visits for prospective student-athletes; maintain communications with families as directed.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for practices and games; monitor maintenance for safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Coaching softball

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Franklin & Marshall College, founded in 1787, is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. The college thrives on forward-thinking growth, guided by a comprehensive new strategic plan currently under development. This vision animates dynamic new programs like the Venture and Impact Studio, which fosters student entrepreneurship, and the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute, which develops the next generation of leaders. Located in the city of Lancaster, the College integrates with the broader community, with the most recent example being a landmark eight-year partnership anchoring the college's baseball program at the professional Lancaster Stormers stadium.

Exceptional Employee Benefits

We support our staff with a competitive total rewards program designed to provide exceptional work-life harmony. Employees receive a generous 10% employer retirement contribution, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage plans. To support your family, the college provides valuable tuition benefits for eligible dependents, while also offering generous paid vacation allocations and recognized holiday closures to ensure ample time for rest and recovery.

To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a part time Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching Coach).

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: To be determined by the supervisor
• Reports to: Head Softball Coach

Job Description:

The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support and assistance of the softballprogram. This position focuses on the development of student-athletes, prioritizing academic success, athletic excellence, and personal growth. The Assistant Coach is responsible for on-court/field coaching, recruitment, compliance monitoring, and administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation and guidance to student-athletes. Determine appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Head Coach.
• Provide assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develop and communicate practice schedules.
• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of a standard of performance consistent with the College's goals of academic and athletic excellence. Promote academic achievement among athletes.
• Assist in coordination and logistics of official and unofficial campus visits by prospective student athletes. Maintain communications with parents and students as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assure facilities and equipment are prepared in advance of practice sessions and games/meets/matches. Report & monitor proper maintenance of equipment and practice and contest facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience coaching softballprograms with specific pitching coach experience.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification required.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.
• This position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. Click HERE .

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Part-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff enjoy access to all College facilities, including dining venues to suit all tastes, free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee dependent family members, free access to College libraries, plus free or reducedaccess to most College performances, lectures, and events, on-site professional development workshops, and health and wellness activities. Discounts are available on Lancaster YMCA memberships, long-term care insurance, and the campus bookstore. Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.