Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach

The Pennsylvania State University; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven, PA seeks a part-time Assistant Coach for the Softball Team. This role assists the head coach with coaching, recruitment, and weekly practice planning, while helping foster a positive team culture and leadership within the athletics program.

Responsibilities include coordinating practice schedules, providing feedback to nominate awards, and supporting community service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Required - Coaching or playing experience at the high school level.
• Preferred - Collegiate coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition coaching.
• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.
• Help to arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.
• Help to provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
• Provide feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.
• Assist with the development of opportunities to participate in service activities and encourage participation in community service.
• Drive campus fleet vehicles to and from contests, events, etc.

Skills

Proficient communication

Strong leadership

Student-athlete coordination

Compliance knowledge

Event management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Schuylkill, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, is a member of the USCAA and Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), and is accepting applications for the part time Assistant Coach of the Softball Team.

This part-time position is responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the Softball program, including evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and talented student-athletes.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition coaching.
• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.
• Help to arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.
• Help to provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
• Provide feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.
• Assist with the development of opportunities to participate in service activities and encourage participation in community service. Use these opportunities to teach life lessons about respect, hard work, the value of education, and service to others.
• Drive campus fleet vehicles to and from contests, events, etc.

Education

Required - High school diploma.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Work Experience

Required - Coaching or playing experience at the high school level.

Preferred - Collegiate coaching experience.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Knowledge of USCAA and PSUAC student-athlete and institutional compliance rules and rules governing the play of various games.
• Event and personnel management experience.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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