Visionary NCAA DIII Softball Head Coach

Emerson College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding health plans with limited.

Dental plans.

Generous time-off programs.

403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% •

Life and disability coverage.

Commuter offerings.

Job summary

Emerson College is seeking an Interim Head Coach to lead a Division III varsity program in Boston. You will guide coaching staff, recruit student athletes, and design comprehensive training programs to build athletic excellence and academic achievement.

You will manage budgets, coordinate travel and competition schedules, and ensure NCAA and conference compliance while fostering integrity, teamwork, and student development across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years coaching at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience or college playing experience required.
• Experience working with students in a team or sports setting preferred.
• Possession of current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• A valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visionary leadership to the coaching staff and student athletes.
• Attend scouting events, evaluate prospects, identify and attract talented and qualified student athletes.
• Create and implement comprehensive training programs that focus on skill enhancement, physical conditioning, and mental preparedness.
• Provide expert guidance and technical instruction in sports fundamentals, techniques, and advanced tactics.
• Make real-time decisions during competitions to optimize performance and increase the chances of success.
• Maintain open and effective communication channels with students, coaching staff, NEWMAC, college staff, parents, alumni and the media.
• Coordinate non-conference games, travel, practice schedules and conditioning schedules.
• Manage the team’s budget, allocating resources effectively for travel, equipment, and other necessities.
• Collaborate with College leadership to seek fundraising opportunities and sponsorships to support the program’s financial needs.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, NEWMAC and ensure adherence to all relevant rules, regulations, and ethical standards set forth by governing bodies, leagues, and institutions.
• Foster a team culture that values competitive success as well as integrity, diversity, and high academic achievement.
• All Student Affairs staff are expected to actively participate in and support major divisional and institutional programs and events, including but not limited to student and staff training, Move-in and Move-out, Orientation, Family & Friends Weekend, Picture Yourself at Emerson, Commencement, the Student Organizations Fair, and other key community‑building initiatives.
• Serve as Athletic Transportation Coordinator for all department sports teams, coordinating transportation to off‑site practices and contests and overseeing maintenance of athletic vehicles housed on campus.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Coaching

Talent identification

Budget management

Communication

Compliance

Fundraising

Team building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Emerson College is seeking an Interim Head Coach to lead a Division III varsity program in Boston. You will guide coaching staff, recruit student athletes, and design comprehensive training programs to build athletic excellence and academic achievement.

You will manage budgets, coordinate travel and competition schedules, and ensure NCAA and conference compliance while fostering integrity, teamwork, and student development across the program.