Position Purpose
To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the softball program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards.
Description
Ideal candidate will have a strong background in either pitching or defensive development and excellent recruiter, teacher, and mentor who will positively contribute to our program's culture and student-athlete development.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of softball skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., hitting, pitching, etc.).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
- combination of 6 years experience playing and/or coaching softball at the high school or collegiate level.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Coaching/Mentoring
- Contributes to planning and implementing the training, conditioning and coaching programs for the softball team.
- Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
- Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
- During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
- Teaches softball skills to student-athletes.
- Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
- Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsel team members and consult with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
- Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
Percentage Of Time: 60
Recruiting
- Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
- Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
- Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time: 25
Administration
- Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
- Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
- Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the softball program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
- Assists in setting team travel plans.
- Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
- Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.
Percentage Of Time: 10
Other
- Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the softball program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
- Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the softball program in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time: 5
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. Performs other duties as assigned.
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