Assistant Softball Coach

Job Title: Assistant Coach - Softball Department: Athletics Reports To: Head Coach Supervises Directly: Student manager, if applicable.
FLSA Status: Part-time, non-exempt SUMMARY - GENERAL PURPOSE Serve as assistant coach and assist in team operations management and coaching of student-athletes, including the recruitment of students for the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the assistant coach of the program by providing sport training and instruction under the direction of the head coach, assisting in the conduct of practice sessions and development of contest strategy.
Meet institution, NCAA, and ODAC obligations as the assistant coach.
Select, train, supervise and evaluate student managers, if applicable.
Assist, as needed, with the implementation of a successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number and quality of student-athletes for the program, including some or all of the following: assistance with the communication flow (printed, online and telephone), participation in Randolph Admissions preview days, coordination of interviews on campus, in high schools, and at homes or other locations with student-athletes, parents, and high school/club coaches.
Assist with supervision of the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques, preseason preparation of student-athletes, and post-season completion of program administrative duties.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success, particularly including utilizing new student orientation activities, career services and academic success programs, as well as living successfully in residence halls and behaving within the College’s student conduct expectations.
Promote good sportsmanship.
Assist, as needed, in developing positive alumni relations and fundraising efforts to support a competitive Division III athletics program.
Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model, including participation in team-based community service projects and encouragement of student-athlete participation in mentoring or other service programs.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS Serves as a member of the Department of Athletics.
Reports to the Head Coach.
Assists with the recruitment and supervision of student managers, if applicable.
Must work effectively on a regular basis with members of the faculty and staff members in Athletics, Admissions, Student Affairs, Alumni Relations, Development and other College offices.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.
An accomplished background in sports program, preferably at the collegiate level.
Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable if expected to drive College/rental vehicles on school business.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of sport program techniques and strategies.
General knowledge and/or willingness to learn, NCAA rules and conference policies and procedures.
Good communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities.
Solid organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, faculty and coaches.
Ability to positively influence public relations between the athletic department, the campus, and the community.
Computer and database skills helpful.
WORKING CONDITIONS Travel may be required.
Frequent weekend and evening hours are required.
Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, and exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.
Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather.
Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 30 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
All requirements are subject to change over time.
If accommodations are needed for individuals with disabilities, a review of the essential job functions will be made to determine if reasonable accommodations are possible.