Assistant Softball Coach

Summary of Position: Assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on  both an individual and team basis

•  Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.

• Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.

• Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards

• Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution

• Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization

• Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate

• Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)

• Assist with team camps and clinics

• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Sport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season.

• Evenings, weekends and travel required.