Assistant Softball Coach (Papadellis Intern)

MaineGuide; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Colby College's Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant softball coach as the Papadellis Intern for a part-time, one-year appointment. The role supports the head coach in running a competitive Division III softball program, including on-site coaching, practice organization, and student-athlete mentorship.

Starting rate is $21.86 per hour, with responsibilities spanning recruiting, travel coordination, academic guidance, safety, and collaboration with other department staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Coaching or collegiate competition experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to travel for team activities.
• Commitment to liberal arts education values.

Responsibilities

• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices.
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members.
• Plan and prepare for games.
• Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully.
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the softball program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience

Job description

Job Description

Department: Softball - Staff

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A MEMBER OF COLBY COLLEGE.

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 32 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level. The department also includes the campus recreation program and hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. More than one-third of Colby’s 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports and, in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.

With an investment of over $250 million into Athletics in the last decade, Colby’s state-of-the-art athletics complex makes the facilities on Mayflower Hill a benchmark for all Division III institutions across the country. The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is the central hub of Colby athletics. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, hockey arena, a tri-level strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of eight competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. The College has seen dramatic improvement in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings since the opening of the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, elevating to the top-6% of Division III institutions in the yearly standings.

An additional distinguishing feature of Colby College’s Athletic Department is its Peak Performance Program, a comprehensive high-performing model designed to optimize student well-being and performance. Peak Performance integrates sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition and sports sciences.

Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast.

The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant softball coach. The position is a part-time one-year appointment serving as the Papadellis Intern. The assistant softball coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III softball program.

The starting rate for this position is $21.86 per hour.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices

• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members

• Plan and prepare for games

• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising

• Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully

• Research academic and athletic credentials

• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings

• Organize and implement recruit visits

• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes

• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students

• Comply with all guidelines, rules and regulations set forth by Colby College, the NESCAC and the NCAA

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the volleyball program

• Provide effective communication to head coach

• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members

• Assist with the coordination of team travel

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce to the College’s overall success

• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Position Qualifications

• Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience

• Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable

• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education

• Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate competition

• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgement and discretion

• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements

• Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting/recruiting in and out of state

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.

• This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.

• In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.

• This position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.

• Daily work will involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse

• Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.

• Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.

• The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills.

• The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.

Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.