Assistant Softball Coach

Franklin & Marshall College • Lancaster, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting a part-time Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching Coach) to support the softball program. The position focuses on developing student-athletes by prioritizing academic success, athletic excellence, and personal growth. Responsibilities include coaching on the field, recruiting, monitoring compliance, and completing administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

The role is based on the F&M campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The schedule is to be determined by the supervisor. The position is classified as full-time and non-exempt in the job details, although the posting also describes it as part-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience coaching softball programs, including specific pitching coach experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite products, including Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification.
• Pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and work collegially with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies.
• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks; offers are also contingent on reference checks and verification of credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation, and guidance to student-athletes.
• Determine appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Head Coach.
• Assist with scheduling and organizing games and meets.
• Develop and communicate practice schedules.
• Facilitate performance standards consistent with the College’s goals of academic and athletic excellence.
• Promote academic achievement among athletes.
• Assist with coordination and logistics for official and unofficial campus visits by prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain communications with parents and students as directed by the Head Coach.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are prepared before practices and games, meets, or matches.
• Report on and monitor maintenance of equipment and practice and contest facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time professional staff have access to College facilities, including dining venues.
• Free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee and dependent family members.
• Free access to College libraries.
• Free or reduced access to most College performances, lectures, and events.
• On-site professional development workshops.
• Health and wellness activities.
• Discounts on Lancaster YMCA memberships, long-term care insurance, and the campus bookstore.
• Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED