"Assistant Softball Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education"

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College / School / Unit

Columbia University in the City of New York

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Salary Range

$64,350 - $70,000

Posted

May 23, 2024

Apply By

Open until filled

Description

SCOPE:

The Assistant Softball Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Softball Coach and Associate in Physical Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and
• conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Softball Coach.
•  Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Softball Coach.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development,
• as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities.
• Responsible for teaching in the required Physical Education program.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to
• increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Softball Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling and fundraising.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and
• Physical Education.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A high level of competency in softball skill instruction and motivation, and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff and alumni.
• Demonstrated success in coaching softball preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Proven skills in fan, friend and fund-raising. 
• Prior coaching experience at an Ivy League institution
• Valid Driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience training hitters and outfielders is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.