Assistant Women's Softball Positions Coach

Regent University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Assistant Women's Softball Pitching Coach to support the Head Coach with practices, games, and recruiting student-athletes.

The role is part-time; duties include planning practices, drills for infield/outfield, field prep, base coaching, and coordinating recruitment events, while aligning with NCAA rules and Regent's values.

Qualifications

• One or more years of coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.
• Ability to promote teamwork and achieve results.
• Strategic planning skills to assess team strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to make strategic recommendations to enhance performance.
• Willingness to work a flexible and irregular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in practice planning.
• Run drills and position groups for infield/outfield.
• Share field work after practice and before game days.
• Coach first base and other positions for fall play date and spring games.
• Recruiting through camps and events during summer and fall.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Recruiting

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Assistant Women's Softball Pitching Coach will assist the Head Softball Coach with games, practices, recruiting prospective student-athletes, field prep requirements, as well as focusing on positions training and strategy. All responsibilities will be under the leadership of the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics. This is a part-time position.

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Salary: $15,000 annually

Essential duties:

• Assisting in Practice Planning
• Running Drills and Position Groups Specific to Infield and Outfield
• Shared Field Work After Practice and Before Game Days
• First Base Coach and Specific Position Coaching for Fall Play Date and spring Games
• Recruiting - The ability to work at camps and recruiting events during summer and fall recruiting

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prerequisites for the Job:
  1. One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred
  2. Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
  3. Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
  4. Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
  5. Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
  6. Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule

Time Commitment:

• 24 Practice/Individual/Weights Days in the Fall plus Play Day
• Practices, Weight Training and All Games in the Spring
• Office time can be worked around other jobs/commitments if needed

Candidates must have:

• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule
• Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate competition and adhere to rules and standards established by NCAA
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

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Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.