Assistant Softball Coach

Assistant Softball Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003258)

The Assistant Softball Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, games, practices, and scheduled events. Incorporates technology when coaching and scouting.  Expertise in the defensive and offensive aspects of the game preferred.

Enforces team rules.  Monitors assigned athletes performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Also aids in scouting and developing game plans. 

Recruiting – recruits well rounded student athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Financial and General Administration – assist in budget planning as assigned. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans and equipment control when needed. Serve as liaison to support staff such as Life Skills, Academic Support, Facilities, Panther Club for Alumni relations, and other support staff as assigned. 

Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, ACC and the University.

Physical Effort 

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at practices and games. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.