Head Coach/Women's Softball

Westmoreland County Community College; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a Head Coach for its Women's Softball team. This role involves managing the team for the spring season, including recruiting players, conducting practices, and ensuring safe conduct during games. Ideal candidates will have coaching experience and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Previous softball coaching and/or teaching experience desired.
• First-aid and CPR certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operation of the College’s intercollegiate women’s softball team.
• Recruits prospective student-athletes and holds tryouts for team formation.
• Conducts practice sessions and ensures safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team management

Safety procedures

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Recreation/Physical Education major

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide your current resume, transcripts (optional), and information for three professional references with your application.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Head Coach/Women's Softball

Division

Department

Job Description

The Head Coach/Women’s Softball is responsible for the overall operation of the College’s intercollegiate women’s softball team for the spring season.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Director/Athletics & Recreation with finalizing the softball schedule.
• Recruits prospective student-athletes from area high schools, colleges, and/or the general student population in accordance with the college’s recruitment policy.
• Holds tryouts for team formation.
• Develops and implements net revenue generating and/or fundraising activities for the program and athletics department.
• Develops and implements interest-building events for Westmoreland athletics.
• Coordinates distribution and collection of all softball equipment and uniforms.
• Conducts a sufficient number of practice sessions each week, with each session lasting approximately one and one-half hours.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed while coaching.
• Supervises the assistant coach, the statisticians, and the team managers.
• Ensures appropriate conduct is observed by all team members and personnel at both “home” and “away” games and at all practice sessions.
• Assists with organization and administration of the WPCC and Region tournaments, when those tournaments are hosted by the college.
• Assists with reporting game scores and summary to the Athletic office following each game.
• Performs other Head Coach duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field desired; recreation/physical education major preferred
• Previous softball coaching and/or teaching experience desired.
• First-aid and CPR certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push, kneel, bend, balance, stoop, and climb

Salary $4,654

Schedule Days/Hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-191-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/11/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide your current resume, transcripts (optional), and information for three professional references with your application.

Advertising Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have previous softball coaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Additional transcripts 2

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.