Assistant Softball Coach, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to support the Head Coach at the Daytona Beach campus. The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for a variety of coaching, teaching and recruiting issues, along with practice and game-related functions as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of related professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to softball student-athletes on the fundamentals and strategies of softball.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the softball team.
• Actively support and promote the NCAA’s Life in the Balance strategic positioning platform, embracing the six ideals of learning, balance, resourcefulness, sportsmanship, passion and service.
• Assist with daily field maintenance, preparation of scouting reports, and game management duties.
• Assist in creating and monitoring great expectations and the academic progress of all softball team members.
• Lead the operation of workshops, summer camps, clinics, etc. to promote the softball program.
• Maintain and manage team equipment.
• Assist in securing donations and sponsorships to support the softball program.
• Assist with arranging for lodging and meals for team trips.
• Assume duties of the head coach in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

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