The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual to serve as the Head Softball Coach and Game Day Manager (Head Coach/Manager). This role will assist the Director of Athletics with various administrative aspects associated with the Lesley Athletic Department while heading the operation for the Softball program.

The Head Coach/Manager will lead the planning, management, and coordination of all aspects of the Softball program, including the oversite and hiring of Assistant Coaches. Responsibilities include organizing practices, supporting all relevant recruitment and fundraising activities, and overseeing the academic success of student-athletes. They will maintain proper and appropriate discipline among students during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while off campus. Additionally, the Head Coach/Manager will represent the Athletic Department as the On-Site Administrator for Athletic games. They will spearhead game field set-up, breakdown, live streams, social media posts, and statistics. This role is responsible for hiring and managing work-study students during the academic year.

The Head Coach/Administrator must comply with all policies established by federal and state laws, Lesley University, North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) policies and procedures. Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with 14 varsity programs and a competitive Esports Program, serving over 150 student-athletes.

The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual to serve as the Head Softball Coach and Game Day Manager (Head Coach/Manager). This role will assist the Director of Athletics with various administrative aspects associated with the Lesley Athletic Department while heading the operation for the Softball program.

The Head Coach/Manager will lead the planning, management, and coordination of all aspects of the Softball program, including the oversite and hiring of Assistant Coaches. Responsibilities include organizing practices, supporting all relevant recruitment and fundraising activities, and overseeing the academic success of student-athletes. They will maintain proper and appropriate discipline among students during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while off campus. Additionally, the Head Coach/Manager will represent the Athletic Department as the On-Site Administrator for Athletic games. They will spearhead game field set-up, breakdown, live streams, social media posts, and statistics. This role is responsible for hiring and managing work-study students during the academic year.

The Head Coach/Administrator must comply with all policies established by federal and state laws, Lesley University, North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) policies and procedures. Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with 14 varsity programs and a competitive Esports Program, serving over 150 student-athletes.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)

• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership traits and be prepared to support other administrative initiatives assigned by the Athletic Director.

• 1-3+ years of combined experience in Athletic Administration & Coaching (preferred)

• Knowledge and solid understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations

• Experience with event management and site supervision

• Requires night and weekend hours and potential overnight travel

• Driver’s License required

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpagefor the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.