Assistant Coach, Softball

Saint Joseph's University•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach/Instructor will be responsible for designing skill development programs for student-athletes and overseeing all aspects of the NCAA Division I Softball program. In the absence of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach/Instructor will have the responsibility to act and function as the head coach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 3 years of coaching or playing at a collegiate or professional level.
Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
Strong administrative skills including the ability to prioritize organize and budget.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
Valid driver’s license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.
Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.
Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.

Responsibilities

Teach, coach, mentor and inspire student athletes up through graduation.
Plan and implement development program for offensive and defensive approach.
Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the head coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.
Provide instruction in physical health, nutrition and safety.
Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.
Assume the duties of the Head Coach in his or her absence.
Oversee student managers as assigned.
In collaboration with the Head Coach and the High Performance staff, develop and oversee off-season conditioning programs for the team.
Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance.
Scout opponents and develop scouting reports.
Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in holding student-athletes accountable for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.
Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.
Plan, implement and execute team travel arrangements, including securing safe ground and air transportation to practice and competition sites, arrange for team meals for game days and for travel, research and secure lodging for team travel.