Pitching Coach Intern for Softball (Paid)
- Employer
- Susquehanna University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 22, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Pitching Coach Intern for Softball (Paid)
About Susquehanna:
As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world. Its more than 2,300 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.
Position Summary:
The Softball Intern reports to the Head Softball Coach and may have a second report relative to an assigned secondary duty. The primary tasks are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including: plan practices and game strategies, game day responsibilities and recruiting student athletes in concert with the academic mission of the University. In addition, a secondary responsibility will be assigned that could include: game management, intramurals and club sports, facilities management or strength and conditioning. The position appointment is for one year, renewable up to a total of three years.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist the Head Coach in the following:
- Identifying and recruiting academically qualified
student-athletes
- Both off-campus and on-campus recruiting efforts
- Developing and conducting organized practices
- Game day responsibilities
- Fundraising opportunities
- Counseling student-athletes in a positive manner and serving as
a positive role model to all SU students on a daily
basis.
- Adhere to all NCAA, Conference and University rules and
regulations
- Develop positive rapport with athletics staff as well as the
entire SU community
- Represent the University to various constituents in a
professional manner
- Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach
- Perform the secondary duty as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Additional Requirements
This position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university’s insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Deep understanding of and passion for the game of Softball; Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.
Physical Demand
Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction ability to frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires travel. Work is indoors and outdoors.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
Playing or coaching experience on a collegiate level preferred.
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Number of Months: 10 months
Other Number of Months:
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Work Schedule/Hours per Week:
Posting Date:
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Anticipated Start Date:
Posting Number: AH00889
To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/2834
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