Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.
This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the inter-collegiate Softball program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches.
This position plays a key leadership role for the Softball program. Will fill in when the Head Coach is absent. Typically has a significant role as liaison with Athletics administrative departments. Requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience, which may include coaching/teaching at the professional level. Particularly for sports that are more prominent on an international level than in the United States, comparable experience may include playing in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team or at the Olympic level.
This is a one-year term position renewable at the discretion of the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
1. Athlete Team Management
- Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and helps team perform at competitive levels.
- Develops, coordinates and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach's strategic vision.
- Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
- Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with values of excellence and inclusion.
- Effectively leads and communicates with students by generating enthusiasm for the team through credible coaching.
- Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team.
2. Operational Complexity
- Assists in the development and execution of team strategy, logistics and operational direction.
- Operates within budget.
- Maintains compliance with University, Ivy League, NCAA and other rules and regulations.
- Coordinates with less-experienced coaches in implementing objectives.
- Participates in professional development activities; follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities.
- Assists Head Coach in problem resolution.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the Head Coach and athletics administrators.
3. Communication & Influence
- Assists Head Coach in maintaining and building viewership, and maintaining and creating positive media interest, consistent with the applicable sport.
- Supports the Head Coach in influencing public interest where applicable.
4. People Management
- Work effectively as a team and collaborate with other coaches on staff.
- Supervisory skills helpful when working with the Operations Assistant on staff and any team managers.
- Direct fellow coaches on staff as needed.
In addition, the Assistant Coach will:
- Be responsible for on-field coaching and instruction with specifically the pitching staff.
- Have overall knowledge of the game with ability to breakdown skills and think strategically.
- Be able to hit fungo to infield and outfield, throw center toss, and catch pitching warm-ups.
- Assist Head Coach in developing leaders and motivating students.
Working Conditions:
- Evening and weekend work required.
- Frequent travel required.
- Job requires work in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and high levels of noise.
Work Format:
On-site
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift equipment associated with the sport.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of softball coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate, national and/or Olympic level.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree desired
- Collegiate D1 softball coaching or playing preferred
- Requires substantial mastery of sport-specific knowledge and relevant issues.
- Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of college athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy)
- Requires moderate management and leadership knowledge
- Expertise training pitchers is preferred
- Ability to throw batting practice is helpful
- Experience identifying high academic achieving student-athletes is a plus
- Comfort with use of technology to record games, upload and edit film
- Familiarity with Synergy a plus.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- CPR and First Aid required.
Additional Information
- Appointment End Date:06/30/2027
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):$61,000-$95,000/annual
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, and Criminal
- Other Information: NOTE - this role is not eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO).
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