Head Softball Coach

Saint-Vincent-College-; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College is seeking a Head Softball Coach to oversee all aspects of a NCAA Division III program on campus in Latrobe, PA. The role requires supervising coaches, recruiting student-athletes, fundraising, and managing program operations.

The position demands regular afternoon, evening, and weekend availability, travel with the team, and adherence to NCAA and PAC policies. A Bachelor's degree and prior coaching/leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing experience is required or demonstrated.
• Leadership demonstrated in prior roles or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct all practices, conditioning, and competition for the varsity softball program.
• Develop offensive, defensive, and pitching strategies suited to PAC and NCAA Division III competition.
• Prepare the competitive schedule, including fall and non-traditional segments, within NCAA and PAC limits.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer staff.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit SVC academically, athletically, and socially.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Promote student-athlete health, safety, and well-being in coordination with sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff.
• Foster a positive team culture rooted in accountability, respect, and inclusion.
• Know and follow all NCAA, PAC, and College rules and policies; ensure staff and student-athletes do the same.
• Complete required compliance education, recruiting documentation, and certifications on time.
• Manage the program's operating budget, travel, and equipment responsibly and within college procedures.
• Lead fundraising efforts to supplement operating funds.
• Perform field maintenance needs.
• Represent the College and softball program in a professional and positive manner.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director to support departmental operations.

Skills

Collegiate playing experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

Position

Head Softball Coach

Location Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Description

Position Title: Head Softball Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Primary function: The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of administering and operating an NCAA Division III program. The incumbent will supervise full-time and volunteer assistant coaches, recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, run fundraising events, and handle the administrative functions of the program. This position requires regular afternoon, evening, and weekend availability, including travel with the team to all competitions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fulfilling all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level and will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the college. This person will manage multiple priorities and assignments. This Softball Head Coach will collaborate with other departmental staff to ensure student success.

Required Qualifications: Collegiate playing experience, managing, or student coaching experience and demonstrated leadership.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Essential duties

• Plan and conduct all practices, conditioning, and competition for the varsity softball program.
• Develop and implement offensive, defensive, and pitching strategies suited to PAC and NCAA Division III competition.
• Prepare the competitive schedule, including fall and non-traditional segments, within NCAA and PAC limits.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer staff.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit SVC academically, athletically, and socially.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Promote student-athlete health, safety, and well-being in coordination with sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff.
• Foster a positive team culture rooted in accountability, respect, and inclusion.
• Know and follow all NCAA, PAC, and College rules and policies; ensure staff and student-athletes do the same.
• Complete required compliance education, recruiting documentation, and certifications on time.
• Manage the program's operating budget, travel, and equipment responsibly and within college procedures.
• Lead fundraising efforts to supplement operating funds.
• Perform field maintenance needs.
• Represent the College and softball program in a professional and positive manner.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director to support departmental operations.

Special challenges and environment

Frequent nights and weekends; frequent work outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift at least 25 pounds; must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

This position is currently accepting applications.