Assistant Softball Coach

Earlham College • Richmond, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Softball Coach will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the softball program and working to assist the Head Coach in performing all duties in compliance with all NCAA, HCAC, and Earlham College rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Previous collegiate playing and/or coaching experience and/or success as a head coach at the high school level.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to, and understanding and appreciation of, NCAA Division III athletics and wellness in a private liberal arts college.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Meet annual recruitment goals established by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.
• Build relationships with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist the head coach in planning and executing prospective student-athlete visits to campus and with off campus contacts with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist head coach in generating and responding to prospective student-athlete contacts generated throughout the year. These include coaches’ mailings, attendance at tournaments and showcases, observing team camps, recruiting services, and admissions contacts.
• Establish and maintain recruiting data base for recruiting utilizing the software program designated by the Department of Athletics.
• Utilize a variety of communication platforms to recruit prospective student-athletes (e.g., phone calls; texts; social media; emails; etc.).
• Attend practices and/or games of recruits on a regular basis.
• Assist in summer recruiting efforts by attending showcases and other recruitment opportunities as designated by the Head Coach.
• Serve as video coordinator.
• Assist the head coach in serving as the travel coordinator by arranging bus and van schedules, airline travel, pre and post-game meals and overnight accommodations.
• Assist the head coach in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes and coordinate study tables.
• Be a presence in the office and available to assist player needs.
• Engage and maintain contact with the sports information office and respond to requests as needed.
• Assist head coach with daily practice plan.
• Assist with all practice and game day set up.
• Teach breakdown drills providing individual player attention and more repetitions per player.
• Assist in planning and oversight of strength and conditioning sessions and individual work outs in season.
• Assist in designing off season workouts for player improvement.
• Assist head coach in game plan and scouting of future opponents.
• Assist with game decisions (i.e. timeouts, substitutions, strategy, addressing individual player concerns) as needed at contests.
• Responsible for all game day and practice video operations.
• Perform post game duties including, but not limited to, arranging team meal(s), securing statistics; video exchange and communicating with the sports information office.
• Help distribute, collect and inventory player gear and equipment.
• Assist with all program fundraisers and alumni outreach.
• Assist with appropriate program marketing, including social media accounts.
• Be knowledgeable and able to assume head coaching responsibilities in case the head coach is unable to perform his or her duties.
• Attain van certification through Earlham’s Public Safety Office to assist with van transportation of student-athletes.
• Be an active member of the athletic department staff by attending staff meetings and other department scheduled activities.
• Be responsive and timely with all requests from departmental support staff (administrative leadership; athletic trainer(s); etc.).
• Assist in game management duties for other department programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees
• 403(b) Retirement – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level