Assistant Coach, Softball

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics; gender equity and diversity in its programs; and a well-balanced and broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. The Assistant Coach for Women’s Softball assists with team and player development and training, practice planning, evaluation of athlete performances, and recommendations to the head coach regarding participation in competitions. This position will also assist with video analysis; game preparation; throwing batting practice; on field player instruction, leadership development; team travel; and camps and clinics. Additionally, they will identify, evaluate, and encourage qualified student-athletes to complete the application process to Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies. Coaches are expected to support the team and players to thrive academically, and to integrate athletes with university and department services. We are recruiting for 2 vacancies with one position focuses on pitching.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 1 - 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting, and in mentoring student-athletes.
Highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills along with a tireless work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Previous softball coaching experience, particularly pitching.
2 or more years of successful NCAA coaching experience.
Specialization in pitching.
Collegiate/International/professional pitching experience - coaching or playing.
Experience with Synergy, GoRout, and other softball specific data driven software.

Responsibilities

Assists with team and player development and training.
Practice planning.
Evaluation of athlete performances.
Recommendations to the head coach regarding participation in competitions.
Assists with video analysis.
Game preparation.
Throwing batting practice.
On-field player instruction.
Leadership development.
Team travel.
Assists with camps and clinics.
Identifies, evaluates, and encourages qualified student-athletes to complete the application process to Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies.
Supports the team and players to thrive academically.
Integrates athletes with university and department services.
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.