Assistant Coach - Softball

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Northfield, VT

Posted:

Sep 12, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

PT No Benefits

PositionID:

180993

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About Norwich University:

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.

Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the head coach in the overall administration of the Softball Program.

This is a 20hour per week and 16weeks per year .154FTE position.

Essential Functions

1. Assists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
2. Assists the head coach with scouting of opponents and film breakdown.
3. Assists the head coach in the scheduling all travel and lodging arrangements for the program.
4. Assists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic year.
5. Assists in scheduling league and non-league athletic contests and scrimmages.
6. Assists the head coach in decisions regarding budget management for the program.
7. Assists the head coach and the equipment manager with the selection and purchase of apparel and equipment.
8. Assists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletes.
9. Assists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association.
10. Assists in the completion of Travel Forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and In-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports.
11. Assists the head coach in the recruitment of qualified student athletes (at least one quarter of the roster each year).
12. Assists the head coach in contacting and entering recruiting information into the Slate recruiting database, in coordination with Admissions.
13. Responsible for retention of quality student-athletes.
14. Attends University Open Houses.
15. Develops and nurtures alumni and community relations.

Other Functions

1. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
2. Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
3. Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
4. Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
5. Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
6. Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in softball coaching is preferred
• Collegiate softball playing experience is preferred
• Experience in a collegiate environment is preferred
• Knowledgeable of all NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in speaking with small and large groups
• Experience with fundraising activities
• AED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Frequent evening and weekend hours when in season
• Travel as needed

Environmental Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Frequent computer use at workstation
• High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or temperature changes

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a resume, 3 references, and Norwich application.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and qualified applicants will be contacted. Position open until filled.

URL: www.norwich.edu

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