Head Varsity Softball Coach

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,181 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Head Varsity Softball Coach responsible for teaching, coaching, and developing strategies for varsity competitions. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective coaching skills and manage recruitment efforts while ensuring compliance with NCAA and UAA regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant coaching experience, with preferred qualifications including a Master's degree and experience coaching at the college level. NYU is committed to equal opportunity and encourages all interested individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as Head Coach or Assistant coach at high school or college level.
• CPR Certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience coaching high-school and/or college-level teams in specific sport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes.
• Scout student athletes following NCAA and UAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, UAA and University regulations.

Skills

Teaching and coaching skills

Interpersonal/motivational skills

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Ability to operate a car or van

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Serve as Head Varsity Softball Coach: Demonstrate effective teaching and coaching skills, tactics and technique; Plan and implement game strategies for demonstration at practices and varsity competitions; Plan and organize team practices and develop multi-year varsity competition schedules; Develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess team's future needs (numbers, skills); identify schools and individuals to target for recruitment. Develop recruitment schedule and implement recruitment plan including supervising one or more Assistant Varsity Coaches. Scout student athletes following NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) and UAA (University Athletics Association) regulations; contact parents and students to evaluate students' athletic ability and promote interest in attending NYU. In consultation with Admissions Officer and Academic Affairs Advisor, develop student athlete profiles and recommend admission assessing their athletic and academic potential. Ensure compliance with NCAA, UAA and University regulations; serve as voting member of sports committees including recommending changes in contest rules and athletes' code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Education: Master's degree Required Experience: 3 years' experience as Head Coach or Assistant coach at high school or college level or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Experience: Experience coaching high-school and/or college-level teams in specific sport. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: CPR Certification (or ability to obtain). High level of interpersonal/motivational skills. Knowledge of NCAA rules. Must pass yearly NCAA rules test. Must be able to operate a car or van. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Experience as a player at college level and continuing education/certifications in specific sport.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,181.82 to USD $98,000.00. NYU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.