Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
07/15/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0618100
Position Title
Assistant Coach - Softball
Hiring Range Minimum
Please inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum
Please inquire.
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
Is this a grant funded position?
No
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.
Key Accountabilities
Coaching/Mentoring (60%)
- 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.
Recruiting (25%)
- 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.
Administration (10%)
- 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.
Other (5%)
- 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.
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.
