Part-Time Assistant Coach (Softball)

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation of student athletes and in the recruitment student-athletes in accordance with NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) rules and regulations through scouting, attending tournaments, and home visits.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Participates in coaching instruction during intercollegiate athletic contests and direct all aspects, areas and components of the sports team.
• Assists with managing all daily operations and coordinates all administration facets of the specific sports program. 

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of previous coaching experience at a High School or College; or combination of experience and education.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of NJCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty. 
• Ability to travel during the week and weekends, with intermittent overnight or multi-day stays.  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments. 
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff.