Head Coach of Women's Softball
- Employer
- Amherst College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 8, 2023
View more
- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Head Coach of Women's Softball
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3876
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Head Coach of Women's Softball position. The Head Coach of Women's Softball is a full-time, year-round position. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The head coach is responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of a successful NCAA Division III women's softball program. The head coach will manage the women's softball program to ensure positive team dynamics, satisfactory growth and development of a diverse set of student-athletes, and competitive performance of the team. The head coach is also responsible for other related duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. The position requires an understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment. The head coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching
- Teaching, analyzing performance, and coaching game techniques
and strategies of softball in preparation for and during athletic
competitions.
- Establish strong relationships with a diverse group of
student-athletes and maintain effective lines of
communication.
- Monitor academic progress of softball student-athletes.
Understand academic needs, communicate with faculty liaisons,
identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and
guidance when necessary.
- Develop student-athletes of character who are committed to
fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion.
- Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions daily or
several times weekly during season. Maintains detailed statistics
and records, evaluation reports, etc. for each student-athlete.
Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum team level and
individual performance.
- Determines competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams
both inside and out of the Conference.
- Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all
applicable NESCAC, NCAA, and college rules and regulations, and
complies with same.
Recruiting
- Creates a dynamic and inclusive recruiting plan for the
softball program.
- Lead the effort to scout and recruit high-achieving prospective
student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse
populations. Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities.
Coordinates and organizes potential student-athlete on-campus
visits.
Department Responsibilities
- Attend meetings within the department and
conference.
- Maintains positive relations with alumni and friends
groups.
- In conjunction with the Office of Advancement, coordinate the
program's fundraising activities and the outreach of
alumni.
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
- Manage program budget, travel, and logistics with Department
administration.
- Performs other duties/functions as requested.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's Degree.
- A valid US driver's license and successful credentialing is
required in order to operate College vehicles.
- Experience playing or coaching softball at the college
level.
- Strong recruiting skills.
- Outstanding organizational, communication, writing,
interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work
effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance
strategic planning.
- Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment
and discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of
student-athletes from varied backgrounds.
- Ability to work intentionally with a diverse team to establish
and maintain an inclusive, supportive, cohesive team
atmosphere.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional
schedules.
- Ability to travel (by car, air, train, bus) domestically and
internationally as needed for competition, recruiting, fundraising,
or professional development.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this link.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Head-Coach-of-Women-s-Softball_JR3876
jeid-2909c1ef36c61249924d3baddd0da45c
Company
Amherst College prepares students to make a difference in the world. Our financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and our student body is among the most diverse. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.
Since our 1821 founding, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking. Small classes, an open curriculum and a singular focus on undergraduate education ensure that leading scholars engage daily with talented, curious students, equipping them for leadership in an increasingly global and complex world.
Offering competitive compensation packages and a multitude of programs and services for staff, Amherst works to enrich the working life and support the well-being of each and every employee.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert