The University of Akron, a NCAA Division I (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for assistant softball coach. This position will provide assistance with the recruiting and administrative functions of the University's softball program, by providing instruction and
coaching to the student athletes while monitoring their academic and athletic development.
Essential Functions:
Provide assistance with the planning and coaching activities as well as decision-making functions for all practices and games.
Provide assistance in recruiting highly skilled student athletes while initiating oral and written correspondence and evaluating prospects from high school teams and summer camps.
Perform various clerical duties including completing activity logs, making phone calls and organizing travel arrangements.
Assist in monitoring the academic development of student athletes by organizing study table sessions and conducting individual tutoring appointments.
Organize various promotional and developmental activities including softball camp/clinics, dugout club activities, alumni games, senior days and other special events
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Requires a minimum of 1 year experience collegiate coaching and/or collegiate playing experience. An understanding of recruitment procedures and the technical fundamentals and principles of fast-pitch softball required. Strong motivational skills and communication skills
required.
Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin on July 3, 2024.
The University of Akron, a NCAA Division I (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for assistant softball coach. This position will provide assistance with the recruiting and administrative functions of the University's softball program, by providing instruction and
coaching to the student athletes while monitoring their academic and athletic development.
Essential Functions:
Provide assistance with the planning and coaching activities as well as decision-making functions for all practices and games.
Provide assistance in recruiting highly skilled student athletes while initiating oral and written correspondence and evaluating prospects from high school teams and summer camps.
Perform various clerical duties including completing activity logs, making phone calls and organizing travel arrangements.
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Assist in monitoring the academic development of student athletes by organizing study table sessions and conducting individual tutoring appointments.
Organize various promotional and developmental activities including softball camp/clinics, dugout club activities, alumni games, senior days and other special events
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Requires a minimum of 1 year experience collegiate coaching and/or collegiate playing experience. An understanding of recruitment procedures and the technical fundamentals and principles of fast-pitch softball required. Strong motivational skills and communication skills
required.
Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin on July 3, 2024.
Compensation :The compensation for this position is commensurate with
experience.
Application Instructions :To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena Jodoin
Email:
sjodoin@uakron.edu
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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
University of Akron record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Miami University (OH) | — | 40–20 | 70 | 996 |
Ohio University | — | 32–24 | 108 | 986 |
Central Michigan University | — | 29–26 | 152 | 1000 |
University of Akron | — | 28–23 | 151 | 980 |
Ball State University | — | 27–26 | 163 | 997 |
Northern Illinois University | — | 26–25 | 182 | 991 |
University of Toledo | — | 21–25 | 187 | 998 |
Kent State University | — | 18–31 | 191 | 995 |
Western Michigan University | — | 17–29 | 224 | 1000 |
University at Buffalo | — | 14–36 | 277 | 990 |
Bowling Green State University | — | 9–41 | 295 | 991 |
Eastern Michigan University | — | — | — | — |
University of Akron past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Craig Nicholson |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Craig Nicholson |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Craig Nicholson |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Craig Nicholson |
– | 28–23 | |
2021-2022 |
Janel Hayes |
– | 18–32 | |
2020-2021 |
Meaggan Pettipiece |
– | 8–45 | |
2019-2020 |
Meaggan Pettipiece |
– | 6–19 | |
2018-2019 |
Julie Jones |
– | 13–31 |
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