Assistant Softball Coach – Athletics – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Athletics is searching for an Assistant Coach in its intercollegiate softball program. This is an exciting 12-month, recurring opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. This role will contribute to the department by providing essential support by overseeing pitching staff, assisting head softball coach with recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete development, monitoring academic performance, community involvement, fundraising, camps, practice and game coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1-3 years of athletic coaching experience and/or leadership experience required
Successful Background Check
Child Protection Clearances
Valid Driver’s License
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
CMU is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Nice To Haves

collegiate experience as a player preferred
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct oversight and development of a portion of program (infield, hitting or pitching staff) dependent on candidate’s strength.
Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions, as directed by the head coach.
Candidate must be flexible in teaching methods and communication styles to connect with players while teaching player-to-player sport and position specific skills, during and after practice during the traditional and non-traditional seasons.
Assist in recruitment of athletes by coordinating mailing of recruitment materials and information; maintain contact with and plan campus visits for prospective student-athletes and their parents; maintain frequent and consistent public contact with high schools and clubs for scouting and public relations efforts
Assist with team transportation to off-campus games
Assist with coordination of travel arrangements for the team by coordinating meals for away games, processing paperwork before and after trips, create itineraries and work with opponents to schedule practice times
Assist the maintenance and update internal team statistics, scouting reports and game plans
Assist in monitoring of academic performance, progress, and class attendance of student-athletes and intervene when necessary
Interact with various campus offices and departments
Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student athletes
Teach in the Physical Education program
Other duties as assigned