Head Coach, Softball (Part-Time)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 19,440 - 23,760; Part time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA invites applications for a part-time Head Coach for Softball. The Head Coach develops and administers an NCAA Division III program, coaching student-athletes and coordinating practice, competition, and recruitment under the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities include coaching and teaching skill development, scheduling, film review, recruitment in collaboration with Admissions, academic monitoring, and ensuring safety and compliance with college and NCAA policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Intercollegiate sports experience.
• Ability to recruit talented players for the program.

Responsibilities

• Coaching/Teaching Duties: Teach and develop sport-specific skills; create, present, and maintain records of lesson plans; schedule practice and game sessions; conduct postgame analysis.
• Team Success: Build student athletes' respect, ensure safety equipment and practices, schedule practices, teach skills and strategies, support team goals.
• Recruitment: Partner with Admissions, provide reports, arrange visits, maintain recruiting database, oversee recruiting by assistants, participate in recruitment events.
• Student Success and Retention: Monitor academic success, address student concerns, coordinate with campus offices, encourage compliance with standards.
• Team Administration: Attend coaches meetings, manage paperwork and logistics for games, coordinate meals, transport, and equipment.
• Community Outreach: Organize service projects, maintain records, inform leadership, foster alumni involvement and fundraising.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Student development

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Head Coach, Softball (Part-Time)

Curry College invites applications for a part-time Head Coach for our Softball team. Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III intercollegiate sport program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and Conference rules, regulations, and policies. The Head Coach will supervise and delegate certain functions to the Assistant Coaches. The Head Coach is a professional employee of the College with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the specific sport that is being coached. The vast majority of the Head Coach's time is spent on coaching/teaching duties, while a minority of the Head Coach's time is spent performing administrative duties.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coaching/Teaching Duties: Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a safe and prudent manner; create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lesson plans for pre-season/season practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved; schedule practice and game preparation sessions; conduct postgame analysis and incorporate into lesson plans; conduct research of opposing teams; initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program in support of the College goal of a successful conference and attainment of a regional level intercollegiate ranking.

• Team Success: Build student athletes\' respect for themselves, teammates, opponents, coaches, and the sport; communicate to student athletes in a positive manner; assure proper safety equipment and safety practices are implemented; schedule practices; assure skills and game strategies are effectively taught; develop commitment of team members to team success; work with Assistant Coaches on game preparation, film review, and practice scheduling.

• Recruitment: Partner with the Admissions Department in recruiting student athletes; provide recruiting reports as requested by Admissions and follow recruitment procedures; arrange and attend recruiting visits to schools, games, and recruiting events; maintain recruiting database with up-to-date contact information and records of all communications with recruits; supervise recruiting efforts of Assistant coaches; arrange on-campus visits for recruits and meet with prospective students and families; participate in Admissions Open Houses and other events; source possible recruits through phone, email, and online research; assist in preparation of recruitment mailings; work closely with Admission Counselors during the Admissions cycle and provide reports as requested.

• Student Success and Retention: Monitor academic success of student athletes and encourage high achievement; respond effectively to concerns expressed by student athletes about athletic and non-athletic issues; keep Athletic Director informed of concerns; refer students to appropriate campus offices (Academic Support, Counseling, Residence Life, Financial Aid, Athletic Training) and follow up when appropriate; monitor student performance with Student Affairs and encourage participation and compliance with campus standards.

• Team Administration: Attend all Athletic Department coaches meetings; support other teams and Athletic units (Sports Information, Athletic Training); complete all paperwork in a timely manner (rosters, purchase orders, meal expenses, eligibility forms, reimbursements, end-of-season reports); aid the Athletic Training and Sports Information departments in obtaining needed materials from players or coaches; arrange transportation, meals, and lodging for away games; manage distribution, collection, and inspection of all related equipment; coordinate work-study assignments as needed; meet regularly with the Athletic Director.

• Community Outreach: Arrange service projects for the team (at least two per season); maintain records and inform Institutional Advancement and Athletic Director prior to events; ensure the team presents a positive image externally and on campus; initiate alumni involvement when appropriate; initiate fundraising ideas to support program; conduct ongoing recruitment programs to attract, select, and enroll high-caliber student-athletes.

• Additional Functions: Comply with sport-specific intercollegiate policy, conference rules, and department policies; perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics; respect and maintain confidentiality and professional protocols; supervise weight room for safety as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year institution.
• Intercollegiate sports-specific experience.
• Experience in coaching and knowledge of fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching intercollegiate sports with ability to recruit talented players for the program.
• Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to the sport coached.
• Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
• Current driver's license and good driving record; ability to travel; ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

• Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Salary: Part-time $21,600

Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. Curry College will honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. The community strives to create inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments.

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination: Curry College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found in the college policy documents. The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found in the college policy documents. Individuals who wish to file a complaint may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance or the Office for Civil Rights. Inquiries may be directed to the listed offices.