Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • Princess Anne, MD

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About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants to apply for a full-time, contractual position with limited benefits. The Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program. The Assistant Coach fosters positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the broader community. A commitment to NCAA, conference, and university rules compliance, as well as the academic success of student-athletes, is essential. Benefits: Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment. The Contingent Category II benefits include five (5) days of accrued annual leave; the following eight (8) holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; three (3) days of accrued sick leave; jury duty. Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations

Requirements

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the public.
• Video editing and game preparation skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling, team organization, and working with student athletes.
• Ability to monitoring academic progress.
• Skilled in ordering equipment.
• Skilled in Manager oversight
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous softball playing or coaching experience
• College playing, high School, collegiate, and/or Professional coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting as well as scheduling, team organization, and supervising student athletes.
• Monitoring academic progress.
• Ordering equipment.
• Manager oversight.
• Maintaining alumni and community relations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees