Franklin & Marshall College
Description
Essential Functions:
- Implement and maintain a standard of performance consistent with the College's goals of academic and athletic excellence. Promote academic achievement among athletes. Consult with and work collaboratively with designees regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.
- Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation. Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.
- Manage the program within budgetary guidelines. Submit all budget-related reports and requests as required. Advise the Athletic Director of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs. Raise DAC funds to meet goal established by the department in cooperation with the Development Office.
- Work with Athletic Communications staff to promote the team and provide relevant information to the media; collaboratively work with College Advancement personnel to promote and administer Diplomat Athletic Club activities and events.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- At least 1-3 years of experience in coaching Softball.
- Current CPR, AED and first aid certification.
- Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.
- Large Van certification within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
- Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.