Lead Softball Coach — Build a Collegiate Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a Head Softball Coach in its athletics department. The role oversees daily operations, coaches intercollegiate softball, and recruits within USCAA rules.

The position requires travel and evenings, weekends, and holidays, with mentorship from the Athletic Director to build a competitive program. The coach will plan practices, manage travel, equipment, and academic eligibility, and collaborate with Admissions, Media Relations, and the Sports Information

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.
• Skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coaches intercollegiate Softball.
• Collaborates with the 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, and
• 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

Rules knowledge

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a Head Softball Coach in its athletics department. The role oversees daily operations, coaches intercollegiate softball, and recruits within USCAA rules.

The position requires travel and evenings, weekends, and holidays, with mentorship from the Athletic Director to build a competitive program. The coach will plan practices, manage travel, equipment, and academic eligibility, and collaborate with Admissions, Media Relations, and the Sports Information