Assistant Softball Coach, Athletics – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Athletics is searching for an Assistant Coach in its intercollegiate softball program. This is an exciting 12-month opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Direct oversight and development of the pitching staff.
• Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions, as directed by the head coach. Candidate must be flexible in teaching methods and communication styles to connect with players while teaching player-to-player sport and position specific skills, during and after practice during the traditional and non-traditional seasons. Additionally, candidate must have an overall understanding over the game to assist in teaching progressions and drills during daily practice.
• Assist in recruitment of athletes by coordinating mailing of recruitment materials and information; maintain contact with and plan campus visits for prospective student-athletes and their parents; maintain frequent and consistent public contact with high schools and clubs for scouting and public relations efforts.
• Attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact.
• Assist as needed with travel arrangements for the team by coordinating meals for away games, processing paperwork before and after trips, create itineraries and work with opponents to schedule practice times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years athletic coaching experience and/or leadership experience required; collegiate experience as a player preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.