Head Softball Coach

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA seeks a Head Softball Coach to oversee all aspects of the NCAA Division III program. The role includes supervising staff, recruiting, fundraising, and ensuring academic progress and compliance.

Regular afternoons, evenings, weekends, and travel with the team are required. The ideal candidate has collegiate playing or coaching experience with demonstrated leadership and holds a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing experience or student coaching experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assistants and staff.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit college criteria.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct all practices, conditioning, and competition for the varsity softball program.
• Develop offensive, defensive, and pitching strategies for NCAA Division III competition.
• Prepare the competitive schedule within NCAA and PAC limits.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer staff.
• Monitor student-athletes' academic progress and well-being.
• Lead fundraising efforts to support the program; manage budget and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.