Head Coach / Women's Softball

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• Location541 Main Street, New London, NH, 03257, United States
• Employee TypeExempt FT

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• Location541 Main Street, New London, NH, 03257, United States
• Employee TypeExempt FT

Contact information

• NameHuman Resources
• Phone603.526.3704
• EmailCSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu

Description

Colby- Sawyer College, an NCAA Division III institution with 18 varsity sports primarily competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), is searching for a head softball coach. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of building and sustaining a competitive Division III softball program. This position will assist the Director of Athletics the long-term planning and development of the softball program; an additional administrative area will be assigned. 

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III softball program, including but not limited to practice planning, recruiting, game day management and scheduling
• All aspects of successful budget management; including organizing and fundraising for an annual spring trip
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and assists with promotion of the team or athletic program as needed
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attends department meetings, institutional events and activities, and always represents the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public
• Foster an environment that emphasizes academic success and student-athlete development; while supporting the institutional and department commitment to retention, integrity, sportsmanship and the graduation of student-athletes
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff/assistant coaches
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining the softball field and facility while working collaboratively with grounds personnel
• Willingness to be involved on NCAA national, regional and GNAC committees

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred
• Head of or assistant lacrosse coaching experience at the college level
• Good executive skills, as well as a strong leadership foundation
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes is required
• Experience with fundraising and budget management
• Valid drivers liscense at appointment and willingness to drive fleet vehicles
• CPR, First aid, and AED certified one month prior to appointment

Summary

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college’s Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability.