Women’s Softball Head Coach — DIII Competitive Program

Ursinus College; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, seeks a Head Coach for softball to lead the program within the Centennial Conference at NCAA Division III. You will oversee daily practices, travel, game prep, and off-season training while setting team rules and expectations.

You will recruit prospective student-athletes in line with NCAA/CC/college policies, supervise staff, and support student-athletes academically and athletically. Budget management and fundraising are essential to the role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules and techniques of the sport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, delegation and planning ability
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Centennial Conference rules and regulations
• Experience with recruiting and fundraising

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, travel schedules, game preparation for competition, and off-season training; devise team rules and expectations
• Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies and procedures
• Hire, organize, direct, and mentor the coaching staff to carry out the goals and objectives of the program; support all athletes, coaches and staff on and off the field
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes and work to ensure their academic progress and ongoing eligibility, keeping the College’s mission and values in mind
• Responsibly manage the allocated budget
• Coordinate fundraising activities and alumni engagement through the Office of Advancement related to your sport
• Engage in regular consultation with athletic training personnel to implement appropriate risk management strategies and maximize the safety and overall wellness of student-athletes
• Work collaboratively with the Compliance Officer in regards to adhering to all rules and regulations of the NCAA
• Field a team that will be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the NCAA, CC and Ursinus College
• Engage in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship; be mindful of representing Athletics in a professional/positive way
• Additional sport specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety

Skills

Rule knowledge

Communication

Organization

NCAA rules & regs

Recruiting

Fundraising

Job description

Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, seeks a Head Coach for softball to lead the program within the Centennial Conference at NCAA Division III. You will oversee daily practices, travel, game prep, and off-season training while setting team rules and expectations.

You will recruit prospective student-athletes in line with NCAA/CC/college policies, supervise staff, and support student-athletes academically and athletically. Budget management and fundraising are essential to the role.