Head Softball Coach and Facilities Coordinator

Vance Airscoop; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is seeking a Head Softball Coach and Facilities Coordinator to oversee the softball program and all athletic facilities. You will supervise staff and student athletes, recruit players, manage budgets, plan practices, and coordinate facility scheduling while ensuring NCAA, ECAC, NECC and Title IX compliance.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with athletics/recreation background; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in athletics and recreation highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as athletic facilities coordinator.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities with internal and external users.
• Prepare and manage annual budget.
• Recruit, supervise, schedule, and manage student payroll for Maguire desk workers.
• Liaise with campus community and committees.
• Maintain facilities and ensure compliance with safety and health permits.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, ECAC, NECC rules and Title IX.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Facilities management

Communication skills

Recruiting

Social media experience

Software applications

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Social media

Software applications

Job description

Job Title: Head Softball Coach and Facilities Coordinator

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Effective Date: Sep 15th, 2026

Salary: $50,000.00

Job Summary:

• Serve as the Head Softball Coach and Facilities Coordinator for all athletic facilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Organization, development and administration of all phases of the softball program.

• Establishes overall goals for the softball program, organizes practice and is responsible for game management.

• Provides effective supervision of softball student athletes in practice, competition and life management. Ensures ongoing eligibility of athletes; monitors academic progress and demonstrates a sincere concern for the welfare of student athletes.

• Plan and implement off-season and pre-season workouts. Responsible for teaching skills to student athletes and providing them with opportunities for specific knowledge.

• Develops and implements a safe and effective training and competitive environment for student athletes.

• Recruits academically qualified players utilizing current methods, e.g. telephone, mail, game visibility, etc.

• Attends and participates in admissions recruiting events. Works effectively with the Admissions Office staff to ensure a consistent, effective recruitment effort.

• Serves as a role model to athletes by conducting oneself on and off the court in an ethical, appropriate, professional manner and displaying values that reflect the mission and goals of the College.

• Works with the Athletic Director, Director of Public Safety, Facilities Manager, Residence Life Director, etc. to ensure proper oversight of student athletes living on campus.

• Adheres to/Ensures compliance with NCAA, ECAC, NECC rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Title IX.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as athletic facilities coordinator.

• Implement policies and procedures for facilities and their Coordinate scheduling of the facilities with internal and external usage.

• Prepare and manage annual budget.

• Recruit, supervise, schedule, and manage student payroll for Maguire desk workers.

• Serve as a liaison to the entire campus community and committees.

• Responsible for maintenance contracts and Board of Health permits for the facilities.

• Responsible for overall aspects of the softball program.

• Recruits and attends Admissions events.

• Serves as a role model for student athletes.
• Compiles with all campus, Department, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Proven ability to relate to STUDENT-athletes, academic community, student body, off-campus constl1uents, professional colleagues, and the general public.

• Knowledge of personnel management, budgeting, and facilities management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working with social media and software applications.

• Highly effective recruiting strategies and skills along with proven administrative and organizational skills.

• Ability to use software and standard office equipment.

• Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Background in athletics and recreation highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of general office equipment in an office setting.

• Requires an equal amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions.

• Requires ability to travel between buildings with exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Elms College (also known as College of Our Lady of the Elms), a private, Catholic, co‑educational liberal arts institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts, was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. The institution offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees. Dedicated to non‑discriminatory educational practices, the College aims to eliminate barriers to equal access and treatment for its community. Elms College provides rigorous academic challenges and fosters a supportive community for students to thrive. Graduates leave Elms College richer, rooted in faith, educated, compassionate, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.

Elms College’s mission embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing “the love of neighbor without distinction” and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.

Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.