Assistant Coach - Softball (PT)

Finger Lakes Community College • Canandaigua, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is responsible for administering or assisting with all areas that support the success of Finger Lakes Community College’s NJCAA Division III non-scholarship intercollegiate softball program, in accordance with applicable NJCAA, Region III, Mid-State Athletic Conference, and College policies and rules. The role assists with coaching and instruction, team operations, student supervision and academic monitoring, recruiting, promotion, travel arrangements, equipment, and program reporting. The Assistant Coach is expected to represent the College professionally and ethically and to prioritize student-athletes’ academic progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study.
• Coaching experience at the college/university or high school level.
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and professional behavior when working with student-athletes.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for accomplishing program objectives under the direction of the appropriate professional staff member.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.

Nice To Haves

• Community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in administering all aspects of the softball program, including coaching, promotion, team travel arrangements, equipment requisition and maintenance, student supervision, academic-progress monitoring, and other assigned duties.
• Know and comply with College, Department, Regional, District, and NJCAA policies, as well as the department policy manual.
• Assist with instruction and training to develop skills, techniques, and physical conditioning that allow participants to compete safely and competently.
• Provide on-site supervision during practices and games, including locker-room supervision.
• Maintain expertise in softball and pursue professional improvement through clinics, seminars, and other development programs.
• Prioritize student-athletes’ academic achievement and degree progress, and account for final examination schedules when scheduling practices and competitions.
• Assist the Head Coach in recruiting enough new student-athletes to attend FLCC annually.
• Assist the Director of Athletics and actively participate in Department fundraising and promotion projects.
• Represent the College with professionalism, dignity, integrity, and ethical behavior; treat opposing coaches, officials, students, and colleagues with respect and dignity.
• Assist the Head Coach in preparing a summary report on the program at the conclusion of the season.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time