Head Coach Women's Softball

Ursinus College•Collegeville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level. The role involves preparing and organizing practices, travel, and game preparation, as well as off-season training. The coach is responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies. This position also involves hiring, directing, and mentoring coaching staff, providing general advising and mentoring to student-athletes to ensure their academic progress and eligibility, and managing the allocated budget. Additionally, the Head Coach will coordinate fundraising activities and alumni engagement, consult with athletic training personnel for risk management and safety, and work with the Compliance Officer to adhere to NCAA rules. The goal is to field a competitive team while upholding ethical decision-making, outstanding sportsmanship, and representing Athletics professionally. Additional sport-specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety are also included. All responsibilities are to be executed with a commitment to the excellence, integrity, and success of the softball program, the Department of Athletics, and Ursinus College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Knowledge of rules and techniques of the sport
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, delegation and planning ability
Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Centennial Conference rules and regulations
Experience with recruiting and fundraising

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, travel schedules, game preparation for competition, and off-season training; devise team rules and expectations
Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies and procedures
Hire, organize, direct, and mentor the coaching staff to carry out the goals and objectives of the program; support all athletes, coaches and staff on and off the field
Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes and work to ensure their academic progress and ongoing eligibility, keeping the College’s mission and values in mind
Responsibly manage the allocated budget
Coordinate fundraising activities and alumni engagement through the Office of Advancement related to your sport
Engage in regular consultation with athletic training personnel to implement appropriate risk management strategies and maximize the safety and overall wellness of student-athletes
Work collaboratively with the Compliance Officer in regards to adhering to all rules and regulations of the NCAA
Field a team that will be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the NCAA, CC and Ursinus College
Engage in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship; be mindful of representing Athletics in a professional/positive way
Additional sport specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety