Primary Assistant Softball Coach
About The Position
Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Primary Assistant Coach helps run Emerson College’s intercollegiate softball program. The role focuses on identifying, engaging, and recruiting qualified student-athletes who fit Emerson’s profile and the team’s needs. The coach develops student-athletes, scouts teams, breaks down game film, and assists with organizing and facilitating practices and games. The coach contributes to recruitment and retention, training and competition, player development, program administration, and outreach on behalf of Emerson College and its athletic department. The position is categorized as Casual (Fixed Term) and is scheduled for 18 hours per week. Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends is required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy, and ability to teach these effectively and communicate with players.
- Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of their philosophy.
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure.
- Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department and College community, and ability to influence athletes to do the same.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to concentrate for short and long periods.
- Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting and retaining a diverse group of prospective student-athletes, including evaluating and selecting prospects and supporting campus visits.
- Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competition.
- Identify and recruit potential student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions while maintaining appropriate safety standards.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to other assistant coaches on training sessions and individual-player coaching techniques.
- Assist with coordination and administration of the overall program.
- Represent Emerson College and its athletic department at institutional programs and in interactions with media, students, parents, and the public.
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players’ technical abilities and team tactical solutions.
- Analyze the performance of the team, individual players, and opponents.
- Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and individual players.
- Mentor student-athletes to support their athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
- Monitor prospective players’ progress during the application process.
- Help coordinate and organize prospective-player campus visits.
- Warm up the team on match day.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, for eligible staff.
- Dental plans, for eligible staff.
- Generous time-off programs, for eligible staff.
- 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
- Life and disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Commuter offerings, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
