Head Coach, Softball

This position is responsible for all aspects of women’s softball including promotion, recruiting, directing, facility upkeep and coaching during practice and game play. In addition, it is required that this individual direct a women’s softball camp during the off season and do other fund raising activities. The head coach will also develop and monitor a plan to ensure academic, athletic and social progress of players.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Successful coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning, fundraising, and public relations, with a track record of handling confidential matters with discretion.
• Committed to upholding the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

Work Performed:

• Evaluate players' performance and design plans/strategies for improvement.
• Provide individual and group instruction focused on the technical improvement of each student-athlete.
• Schedule, organize and oversee all practices and games.
• Develop a high quality recruitment program supported with a written, well defined plan including recruitment, scheduling, contacts and results.
• Be involved in and with booster club activities.
• Promote student body support for athletic events by planning activities that will appeal to students.
• Develop and monitor a plan to ensure academic, athletic and social progress of players.
• Assist Athletic Director with NJCAA eligibility process.
• Work diligently for placement of players at four year colleges and universities.
• Establish and maintain high behavioral standards and be responsible for general student discipline of players at all times including during the off-season.