"Assistant Softball Coach"

Position ID:179558

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, the candidate will assist the Head Coach with the organization, supervision, and administration of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate softball program. The candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to all NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA), and institutional rules and regulations. Other duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to, recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, budget management, practice and game preparation, strength & conditioning, marketing, alumni relations, equipment management, community service coordinating, event planning, travel logistics, film exchange and scouting, and a commitment to the student-athletes academic progress and degree completion. Along with coaching responsibilities, the candidates will be assigned additional responsibilities dependent on the successful candidates' skill set and experience.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Previous coaching and teaching experience on the NCAA Division III collegiate level is preferred. The candidate should also possess good communication skills and strong leadership and mentoring abilities, supporting the vision and goals of the program. Offense, outfield specialties, and computer skills preferred. This position includes competitive benefits and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

This is a 10-month position as an assistant softball coach with additional responsibilities to be assigned depending on the successful candidates' skill set and experiences.

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an "education of the head, heart, and hands" remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago. Nationally recognized for the quality of learning and life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Interested individuals should apply. The starting date is negotiable. Berry College is an equal-opportunity employer. For ADA Accommodations please contact our ADA Coordinator VTTY 706-233-4062.