Assistant Softball Coach

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Description

Grays Harbor College Athletic Department invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for Intercollegiate Women’s Softball. Reporting to the Head softball coach, and the Director of Athletics, the selected candidate will be responsible working with the Head Coach of the women’s softball program, ensuring compliance with athletic department, college, and Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) guidelines. The assistant coach holds a significant role in fostering a holistic collegiate women’s softball journey for student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, competitive athletics, and personal growth opportunities. This is a part-time, non-tenure position without benefits eligibility. This position is paid through an annual stipend.

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities.

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices; Provide individual skill development sessions for players.
• Help develop game strategies and tactics.
• Assist with Identifying and evaluating potential recruits.
• Attend tournaments, showcases, and high school games to scout prospects in conjunction with the head coach.
• Assisting with maintaining communication with recruits and their families.
• Assist with coordinating recruiting visits and tours of GHC campus and facilities.
• Assist in game preparation, including setting up equipment and field.

Description

Grays Harbor College Athletic Department invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for Intercollegiate Women’s Softball. Reporting to the Head softball coach, and the Director of Athletics, the selected candidate will be responsible working with the Head Coach of the women’s softball program, ensuring compliance with athletic department, college, and Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) guidelines. The assistant coach holds a significant role in fostering a holistic collegiate women’s softball journey for student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, competitive athletics, and personal growth opportunities. This is a part-time, non-tenure position without benefits eligibility. This position is paid through an annual stipend.

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities.

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices; Provide individual skill development sessions for players.
• Help develop game strategies and tactics.
• Assist with Identifying and evaluating potential recruits.
• Attend tournaments, showcases, and high school games to scout prospects in conjunction with the head coach.
• Assisting with maintaining communication with recruits and their families.
• Assist with coordinating recruiting visits and tours of GHC campus and facilities.
• Assist in game preparation, including setting up equipment and field.
• Provide in-game coaching and decision-making support.
• Manage substitutions and player rotations during games.
• Analyze game film and statistics for performance review.
• Assist with scheduling of practices, games, and team travel with the head coach and athletic department.
• Help manage team budget and equipment/uniform inventory.
• Ensure compliance with GHC and NWAC rules and regulations.
• Coordinate academic support for student-athletes.
• Participate in outreach activities, such as youth camps and clinics.
• Foster relationships with alumni and supporters of the program.
• Represent the program at community events and fundraisers.
• Collaborate with other coaching staff on softball program development.
• Provide mentorship and support to student-athletes.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress and well-being of players.
• Network with other coaches and professionals in the field.
• Maintain open communication with head coach, players, and athletic staff.
• Act as a liaison between players and coaching staff.
• Assist with fundraising efforts.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience as a softball coach and/or player.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or will obtain as per condition of employment.
• Knowledgeable of NWAC code and regulations or willingness to become knowledgeable.
• Valid unrestricted Washington Driver’s License.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years assistant coaching in a college level program.

Supplemental Information

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references. Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.
  

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title II/Section 504 – Colleen Meyers, Interim Executive Director of HR
Title IX Coordinator – Ashley Bowie-Gallegos, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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