Head Softball Coach — Lead Program & Recruitment

University of Maine at Augusta; Maine; On-site; USD 40,770 - 49,831; Full time

Job summary

University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a Head Softball Coach to oversee day-to-day operations of the intercollegiate softball program. The role includes coaching, recruiting under USCAA rules, and providing on-field teaching and leadership. Frequent travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

mentorship from the Athletic Director will support program development. The starting salary is $45,301 with a 10% employer retirement contribution and benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Prior related coaching experience.
• Knowledge of rules and statistics.
• Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a courteous, tactful and efficient manner.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Preferred: Previous collegiate softball playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaches intercollegiate Softball.
• Collaborates with Admissions Department and Recruiting Coordinator in recruiting student athletes.
• Plans, arranges, and directs team practices, travel, and competitions.
• Mentor, advise and track academic eligibility regulations for student athletes.
• Manages the care of team equipment, uniforms and training gear.
• Assists with transportation by driving team vehicles.
• Work closely with Athletic Trainer for student/athletes' care and prevention of injuries.
• Arrange competitive game schedule within budget limits.
• To represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events.
• To function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested by supervisor.
• To assist in developing alumni athletic events, community relationships, and fund-raising opportunities.
• To collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Media Relations office in the preparation of press releases, and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
• Maintain a roster of 15 to 18.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Secondary Responsibilities: To be determined by departmental and institutional needs, as well as the professional background of the successful candidate.

Skills

Coaching experience

Rules knowledge

NCAA/NAIA/USCAA

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a Head Softball Coach to oversee day-to-day operations of the intercollegiate softball program. The role includes coaching, recruiting under USCAA rules, and providing on-field teaching and leadership. Frequent travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

mentorship from the Athletic Director will support program development. The starting salary is $45,301 with a 10% employer retirement contribution and benefits including medical, dental,