Head Women's Softball Coach

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Tuition Remission

Additional Perks

Job summary

Saint Peter's University seeks a Head Women's Softball Coach to lead a Division I program with a history of excellence in both athletics and academics. This full-time position directs all aspects of the women's softball program, emphasizing leadership, service, and student-athlete development within the Jesuit mission.

The role requires recruiting, budgeting, travel coordination, and adherence to MAAC and NCAA rules, while fostering a culture of educational welfare and character.

Qualifications

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body.
• Creative, innovative and self-motivated with the ability to work under resource constraints.
• Commitment to Jesuit/Catholic mission and integration into Athletics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to community engagement, service, leadership development, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Administer all phases of an NCAA Division I women's softball program.
• Develop and supervise student-athletes to maximize individual and team performance.
• Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes with Admissions.
• Monitor student-athletes' academic progress.
• Promote educational welfare, sportsmanship, and mission alignment.
• Organize training, practices, and game-day contests.
• Coordinate travel and budgeting with Athletics leadership.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches and manage equipment.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Leadership development

Strategic planning

Public relations

Team supervision

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate program.

Saint Peter's University's diverse campus community, collegial and inclusive culture, and commitment to excellence, education, innovation and community engagement contribute to our success and ensures our employees flourish. The University merges quality academics, distinguished and exceptional faculty and staff, and modern facilities to engage and challenge its 4,000 students who share in the desire to shape the future through insight, intellectual exploration, discernment, and community service and engagement.

Position Title and Job Summary:

The Head Women's Softball Coach is responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of the women's softball program. This individual must demonstrate the ability to lead a program with longstanding tradition of excellence in both athletics and academics by preparing its student-athletes of assuming roles of leadership and service in their future. This is a full-time position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer all phases of an NCAA Division I women's softball program.
• Develop and supervise the student-athletes in the women's softball program, by implementing strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance.
• Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, working directly with the Admissions Department.
• Monitor student-athletes academic progress.
• Promote a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University's mission.
• Schedule non-conference games in competitive season.
• Create long term player development including technical, tactical and physical development of individual players.
• Organize, prepare and supervise all training practices and game day contests.
• Have direct contact with Residence Life for student-athlete housing and needs.
• Responsible for placing orders for all equipment and gear needed for the season with Equipment Manager. To be finalized with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.
• Coordinate all travel with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.
• Maintain responsibility for budget control by adhering to operational budgets.
• Hire, supervise and assign responsibilities of assistant coaches.
• Undertake public relations and promotional activities appropriate to the position to promote the women's softball team.
• Adhere to all MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the supervisor

Salary Range:

$51,000 - $53,000

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Required Qualifications:

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first generation and low-income students.
• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter's University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to community engagement, service, leadership development, or related work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
• Experience working directly with community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with service-learning, civic engagement, volunteer management, or leadership development programs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred a minimum of five years successful coaching experience in softball at the college or professional level. Knowledge of MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations for compliance. Public relations skills; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and excellent organizational skills. Have the ability to deal with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administrations and all media outlets.

Experience:

• Preferred a minimum of five years successful coaching experience in softball at the college or professional level

Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver's license in good standing.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically teach workouts and plays for a softball team.