Assistant Coach I, Softball

The Assistant Coach I, Softball, at the University of Delaware is a valued member within the University and Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR), upholding and embracing the departmental mission of ‘Achieving Excellence Together’. The Assistant Coach I reports to the Head Coach of Softball, as well as the Sport Administrator, and carries out all responsibilities delegated by the Head Coach.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and execute daily practice and game plans. Develop student-athletes in the technical aspects of the game.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the University, including but not limited to correspondence with club and high school coaches and prospects, coordinating and facilitating visits, evaluation of talent at practice and competition, working camps and clinics that align with program needs, and assisting with maintenance of databases.
• Assist with organization and management of team and recruitment travel logistics.
• Executes game-day responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Represents University to high school coaches, guidance counselors, alumni, parents and prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with film/video analysis in preparation for upcoming opponents and for recruiting evaluation of talent. , Provides analysis for team/player development and records and organizes training-related data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in coaching related curriculum or acceptable equivalent field, and one year collegiate coaching or playing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to comply with NCAA rules (Division I familiarity preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of skills and strategies, as well as specialized knowledge of sport required.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work collaboratively with staff and student-athletes, as well as ability to work independently, when required.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals and make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.