Associate Head Coach - Softball - (Internal Opportunity Only)

General Summary of Positio n:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

The Associate Head Coach - Softball assists with the organization and supervision of all aspects of the Softball team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:
1. Assist with all aspects of student-athlete development and performance of the softball program, to include:

• Lead on organizing, recruitment, evaluation of student-athletes.
• Develop the offensive strategies and skills for the program
• Work One-on-One with student-athletes on a weekly basis to develop offensive skills
• Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning.
• Video Coordinator for all Game/Practice footage
• Responsible for developing game scouts utilizing Synergy software.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of game strategies.
• Breakdown and analysis of individual film.

General Summary of Positio n:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

The Associate Head Coach - Softball assists with the organization and supervision of all aspects of the Softball team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:
1. Assist with all aspects of student-athlete development and performance of the softball program, to include:

• Lead on organizing, recruitment, evaluation of student-athletes.
• Develop the offensive strategies and skills for the program
• Work One-on-One with student-athletes on a weekly basis to develop offensive skills
• Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning.
• Video Coordinator for all Game/Practice footage
• Responsible for developing game scouts utilizing Synergy software.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of game strategies.
• Breakdown and analysis of individual film.
• Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes

2. Assist with oversight of administrative functions within softball program:

• Participating in conference and NCAA meetings.
• Adhering to all conference and NCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate softball program.
• Preparing information relevant to budgeting, equipment needs, and program concerns.
• Coordinate Team and Staff Travel.

3. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

• Providing assistance with departmental fund-raising.
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.
• Serving in public relations capacities as needed.
• Coordinate camps/clinics, registrations, details.

4. Provide supervision of staff of the softball program by:

• Assigning responsibilities of team managers.
• Coordinate with Assistant Coaches on all duties.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 5-6 years softball coaching and recruiting experience at NCAA collegiate level
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
• Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Considerations:

• Preferred coaching experience at Division I level.
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

This position is full-time, benefited and non-unit in Grade SC4. Formal minimum $60,000, 25th quartile $67,500 and midpoint of $75,000. Anticipated salary within this range is determined based on experience and qualifications.

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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