Softball, Assistant Coach (Part-time)

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time assistant softball coach to support the head coach in directing a competitive collegiate program. The role emphasizes recruiting qualified student-athletes, practice and game planning, team travel, and budgeting within NCAA Division III and GNAC guidelines.

The position involves fundraising support and other duties as assigned, with a focus on student-athlete academic and athletic success and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred for instructional and program duties.
• Prior coaching experience at high school or college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and supervision of practice and game planning.
• Assist with the organization of team travel.
• Effectively demonstrates technical skills at the collegiate level.
• Assist with fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Head Softball Coach.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Budget management

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Coaching experience at the secondary/college level preferred

Job description

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with the organizing and directing all aspects of a successful and competitive collegiate program. The recruitment of qualified student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their personal, athletic, and academic success are essential. Responsibilities may also include recruiting, travel management, scheduling, player development, and budget management. This is a part-time appointment.

• Assist in the process of recruiting prospective qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and supervision of practice and game planning.
• Assist with the organization of team travel.
• Effectively demonstrates technical skills at the collegiate level
• Assist with fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Head Softball Coach.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous coaching experience at the secondary and/or college level preferred

Compensation

seasonal stipend

Other Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending
  Substantial
• Climbing (e.g. stairs)
  Substantial
• Keyboarding
  Substantial
• Kneeling
  Substantial
• Lifting (indicate maximum weight)
  Substantial
• Reaching
  Substantial
• Sitting
  Substantial
• Standing
  Substantial
• Using Telephone
  Substantial
• Walking
  Substantial
• Other (please explain):
  Substantial

Work Environment

The Athletic Department is a fast paced, intensive, high energy environment. Coaches and Staff work intensive schedules including weekends and evenings.