Job Description

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.

Responsibilities include the following:

• 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 his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities include the following:

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• 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 his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.