Position Summary

Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the softball program, with specific emphasis on pitching instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions, scouting opponents, recruiting, game day administration, and academic monitoring of student athletes. Serve as positive role model for student athletes and represent Villanova in a first-class manner. Perform all duties in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Student-Athlete Development:

• Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.
• Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices; conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development, with an emphasis on pitching.
• At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.
• Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.
• Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.
• Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.
• Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by the Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.
• Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management:

• Assist in directing and planning of organized, competitive and fiscally sound program.

NCAA Compliance:

• Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Recruiting:

• Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the softball program.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development:

• Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.

Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.