Assistant Softball Coach
$7,500–$12,500 year
On-siteVarsity Village, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct softball training, competition instruction, and individual team coaching for student-athletes while assisting the head coach in developing their academic and athletic progress. Coordinate instruction in the area of softball training and competition, monitor study hall attendance and Early Advantage Program reports, and maintain contact with professors regarding students' academic progress. Provide motivation, counseling, and supervision for student-athletes, assist with recruitment, and complete NCAA, MAAC, and department compliance paperwork. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary, and travel when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with high-level amateur or professional playing and/or coaching experience
- At least one year of experience coaching softball at the high school, college or higher competitive level
- A valid New York State driver's license
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in Canada
- Must pass NCAA recruiting exam within the first year of employment
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Working knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary
- Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and communicate with others by telephone
- Ability to travel when necessary
- Knowledge of recruiting techniques
- Proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, copy machine and fax
- Knowledge of academic eligibility rules
- Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business
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