Assistant Coach Softball – Pitching

Under minimal supervision, The Assistant Coach Softball-Pitching assists in conducting an athletic program including recruitment, scouting, practice and game planning, individual and team instruction, and student-athlete academic supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Give individual pitching instruction and feedback. Guide and instruct athletes to improve skill development and performance. Assist in leading pitching and team practices.
• Assist in game planning and preparation.
• Set up facility and equipment.
• Collaborate with athletic staff and university faculty to monitor academic progress of student- athletes to ensure that athletic eligibility and academic standards are maintained.
• Coordinate video and film activities.
• Assist in the development, promotion and supervision of clinics and summer camps.
• Assist in identifying, assessing and recruiting prospective student-athletes. Interact and correspond directly with parents and prospective student-athletes.
• Assist in identifying, assessing and recruiting prospective student-athletes. Interact and correspond directly with parents and prospective student-athletes.
• Attend competitions and observe and assess prospects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in field related to Physical Education, Recreation, Kinesiology, and/or Sports Management.
• Direct knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• A minimum of two years of athletic coaching experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills.