Head Coach, Softball

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Softball. The Head Coach is responsible for the administration, supervision, and management of all aspects of the Softball program in alignment with the policies and regulations of St. Thomas Aquinas College, the East Coast Conference (ECC), and the NCAA.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Oversee all aspects of the Softball program, including planning, coaching, and program administration.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes and support their academic progress.
• Select, supervise, and retain Assistant Coaches in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Lead all practices and competitions, including developing practice plans and game strategies.
• Manage administrative duties such as rosters, scheduling, statistics, facilities, tournaments, and travel arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with ECC and NCAA rules and attend required meetings and committees.
• Provide budget recommendations and maintain a positive, professional team culture.
• Support student-athlete well-being and coordinate with sports medicine staff.
• Collaborate with campus departments and report any outside athletic income per NCAA guidelines.
• Drive college vans as needed and perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Softball. The Head Coach is responsible for the administration, supervision, and management of all aspects of the Softball program in alignment with the policies and regulations of St. Thomas Aquinas College, the East Coast Conference (ECC), and the NCAA.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Oversee all aspects of the Softball program, including planning, coaching, and program administration.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes and support their academic progress.
• Select, supervise, and retain Assistant Coaches in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Lead all practices and competitions, including developing practice plans and game strategies.
• Manage administrative duties such as rosters, scheduling, statistics, facilities, tournaments, and travel arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with ECC and NCAA rules and attend required meetings and committees.
• Provide budget recommendations and maintain a positive, professional team culture.
• Support student-athlete well-being and coordinate with sports medicine staff.
• Collaborate with campus departments and report any outside athletic income per NCAA guidelines.
• Drive college vans as needed and perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive a College vehicle.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience playing and/or coaching softball.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
  

Preferred:

• Athletic recruitment experience.
• Fundraising experience.
• Experience with budget planning and administration.

Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Ms. Margaret Alaimo, Director of Athletics, at St. Thomas Aquinas College at malaimo@stac.edu; a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Please note: Internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview.

Salary
The salary range for this position is $30,000-$35,000/year. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

Apply Now