Athletic Assistant Women's Softball

Utica University; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meal plan

Graduate credit hours

Job summary

Utica University in Utica, NY seeks an Athletic Assistant to support the Head Coach in all facets of a varsity program, including practice planning, game strategy, and health education for student-athletes. The position is 10 months (Aug 1–May 31); stipend $6,700 per year, on-campus housing and a meal plan are provided, and you will work toward a master's degree.

Visa sponsorship is not available. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of coaching experience are preferred; CPR and First Aid are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years coaching experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure players learn team concepts and safety.
• Monitors players' academic success and arranges necessary academic help services.
• May teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc.; assists with game scheduling and transportation.
• Recruits prospective student athletes and helps them develop as athletes and individuals.
• Takes active role in department strategic and operational planning to support goals.
• Works with supervisor and team to achieve department goals and KPIs.
• Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes and work toward their master's degree.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of Women's Softball

Excellent interpersonal communication

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Coaching experience 1-2 years

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is acomprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 asUtica College. We offer many of the advantages of a largeuniversity, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options,excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with anintimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closelyassociated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals throughpersonally enriching experiences and outstanding educationalpathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working andlearning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverseperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable,respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom ofexpression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports programincluding organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes,monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting ofathletes for the Program. Athletic Assistant positions are 10 months (August 1-May 31). Athletic assistant's tenure concludes upon earning a master's degree or the conclusion of the agreement (maximum 3.5 year position).

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Provides andadvises student athletes of obligations and requirements under saidphilosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individualtraining sessions to ensure players are learning team concepts andsafety issues while participating in intercollegiateathletics.
• Monitors players' academic success, providing direction whennecessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academichelp services.
• May be required to teach physical education classes eachsemester as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls,etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists AthleticDirector with game scheduling, and transportation. Contributes timeand assistance to Booster Club, if appropriate.
• Recruits prospective student athletes giving them anopportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes andindividuals.
• Takes an active role in the development of the department'sstrategic and operational plans as required by departmentleadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop andimplement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team membersto achieve successful results on all established individual anddepartmental goals and key performance indicators.
• Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes andwork toward their master's degree.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years coaching experience preferred
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Certifications:

• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Women's Softball
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually toenhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff
• Strong organizations skills
• Must be willing to travel

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversees team managers

Driving Responsibility:

• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by Universityinsurance carrier guidelines.
• Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYSLicense Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for outof state licenses.
• Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel.

Additional Information:

Position Information:

Stipend of $6,700, 12 graduate credit hours per year, on campushousing will be provided and meal plan

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating awelcoming work environment for all employees. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domesticviolence victim status, or protected status under applicable local,state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, privateinstitution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher educationstudy to veterans returning from the Second World War. Morethanseventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition ofserving veterans is still held in high regard here at UticaUniversity, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and asvalued members of our faculty and professional staff.