Associate Head Coach - Softball - (Internal Opportunity Only)

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

6d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position. The Associate Head Coach - Softball assists with the organization and supervision of all aspects of the Softball team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5-6 years softball coaching and recruiting experience at NCAA collegiate level
Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
Experience working effectively in diverse environments
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred coaching experience at Division I level.
Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare.
Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of student-athlete development and performance of the softball program, to include: Lead on organizing, recruitment, evaluation of student-athletes.
Develop the offensive strategies and skills for the program
Work One-on-One with student-athletes on a weekly basis to develop offensive skills
Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning.
Video Coordinator for all Game/Practice footage
Responsible for developing game scouts utilizing Synergy software.
Assist with the preparation and implementation of game strategies.
Breakdown and analysis of individual film.
Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes
Participating in conference and NCAA meetings.
Adhering to all conference and NCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate softball program.
Preparing information relevant to budgeting, equipment needs, and program concerns.
Coordinate Team and Staff Travel.
Providing assistance with departmental fund-raising.
Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.
Serving in public relations capacities as needed.
Coordinate camps/clinics, registrations, details.
Assigning responsibilities of team managers.
Coordinate with Assistant Coaches on all duties.
Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.