Assistant Coach – Softball

Responsibilities:

• Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and helps team perform at competitive levels.
• Develops, coordinates, and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach's strategic vision.
• Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
• Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with values of excellence and inclusion.
• Effectively leads and communicates with students by generating enthusiasm for the team through credible coaching.
• Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Requires a combination of at least 5 years of softball coaching, collegiate playing, and/or Olympic experience.
• Collegiate softball coaching preferred.
• Requires substantial mastery of sport-specific knowledge and relevant issues.
• Understands the philosophy, principles, and policies of college athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy).
• Requires moderate management and leadership knowledge.
• Expertise training hitters or pitchers is preferred.