Director of Softball Operations/Assistant Coach

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Position Title

Director of Softball Operations/Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletic Administration

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$20/hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Colgate University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a part-time position working with the softball team.

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Colgate Athletics Mission:

To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

Athletics Department Values:

Thoughtful – Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking

Driven – Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal

Enthusiastic – Passionate, positive, fun presence

Cohesive – Close—knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork

Bold – Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

Accountabilities

The Assistant Coach/Director of Softball Operations is responsible for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within the softball program. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

Adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy

Athletic instruction/coaching

Program operations and administration as designated by head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries

Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures

Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions

Work collaboratively with executive team members on the execution of game competition contracts, both home and away games

Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes

Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program

Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records,

NLI

forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules

This position will also serve as the softball program’s fourth assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being; Aid in athletic development including but not limited to individual and team practice

Maintain appropriate

NCAA

/institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;

Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and

Other job related duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA

Patriot League

Athletic Department; and

University Policies

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Requirements

| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Previous collegiate playing, coaching and/or director of operations experience in the sport of softball - Proven competitive success | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous experience (playing or working) at an NCAA Division I institution | | Education |
Bachelors Degree Required | | Physical Requirements | | | Other Information |
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause. |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024CW023Posting | | Temporary | Yes | | Work Schedule |
10 -15 hours per week | | Job Open Date | 06/13/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | EEO Statement |

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

| | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you a child of a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

   • Albany Times Union
   • Binghamton Press & Sun
   • BlackCoachesinSports
   • Careerbuilders.com
   • Cazenovia Republican
   • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Colgate Employee
   • Colgate Website
   • CoSIDA
   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
   • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-York Weekly
   • NACWA
   • naviGATE
   • NCAA News
   • Norwich Evening Sun
   • Oneida Daily Dispatch
   • Sherburne News
   • Studentaffairs.com
   • Syracuse Post Standard
   • Utica Observer Dispatch
   • Waterville Times
   • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
   • Other

7. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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