Position Information
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Position Information
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Apply NowThe University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (
EAP
); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Assistant Softball Coach
A04435
Exempt
35
Softball
Rose Hill
Onsite
Please review the Hybrid Policy here .
Reporting to the Head Coach, Women’s Softball, the Assistant Coach will assist in all aspects of running the softball program, including organization, planning, coaching, teaching, instructing, mentoring and holistic development of student-athletes on and off the field.
This position requires the ability to support practice, competition and recruiting schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, as well as frequent travel.
Develops, plans, instructs, and implements the infield and or outfield defensive philosophy through practices, scrimmages, games, drill progressions, body awareness, footwork concepts and throwing patterns.
Develops, plans, instructs, and implements the offensive hitting philosophy through practices, scrimmages, games, drill progressions, body awareness and movement concepts.
Implements the use of video technology and analysis of hitters’ swings, fielding techniques, footwork, and throwing for further player development.
Identifies, evaluates, communicates, tracks, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 and
NCAA
regulations and policies.
Assumes responsibility for administrative functions as assigned.
Complies with all
NCAA
, Atlantic 10 and University rules, and regulations.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Assists in providing counseling and mentoring to student-athletes when appropriate and directs the student-athlete to professional staff when needed.
Assists in game management by helping to prepare, communicate, determine and implement the strategies necessary to motivate the team to achieve maximum levels of individual and team performances.
Compiles, scout and analyzes opposing teams through video and scouting reports to create an effective offensive plan and defensive strategy for opponents.
Assists with the understanding of statistical analysis to further develop student-athletes offensive and defensive abilities.
Assists with game day operations, marketing, promotions, planning, organizing and implementation of camps and clinics.
Assists with creative content and management of team’s social media platforms.
Assists and participates with alumni outreach and fundraising activities and events supporting the program, athletic department, and University.
Works collaboratively with all support staff offices within the athletic department and on campus (i.e., Strength/Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Facilities, Marketing, Sports Information, Compliance, Business, Admissions, Financial Aid, etc.).
Acts as campus liaison – coordinates, schedules, and communicates all team community and campus engagement and service opportunities. Assists in reservation process of campus facilities and familiarity with campus events and resources.
Completes required monthly paperwork, such as Arms, Concur reports, etc.
Assists in communication and enforcement of team and program policies regarding student-athlete conduct.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a softball or baseball coach and or instructor or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High level organizational skills and highly motivated.
Demonstrated ability, commitment, and motivation for holistic student-athlete development.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with Head Coach, additional coaching and support staff members, student-athletes, colleagues having a range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Valid U.S. driver’s license –
ability to drive rental cars, University owned vehicles (15 passenger van to practices and or games, upon obtaining Ram Van certification)
Credentialed, or ability to obtain, certifications in
CPR
and First Aid.
Master’s Degree.
Experience with recruiting and or player development of high-academic prospective student-athletes.
$58,500
$64,492
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
No
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | A505P |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Posting Date | 12/19/2023 |
| Special Instructions | |
| EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Physical Activity
| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |
Work Environment
| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Heat: Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Fordham University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | 20–28 | |
2021-2022 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | 30–22 | |
2020-2021 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | 37–10 | |
2019-2020 |
Melissa Inouye |
– | 7–13 | |
2018-2019 | – | 29–26 | ||
2017-2018 |
Bridget Orchard |
– | 33–23 |
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