Head Softball Coach/PE Coordinator
- Employer
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Head Softball Coach/PE Coordinator
Job Description
This position will serve as the head coach of the varsity softball team. Additional administrative duties include responsibility for the required physical education curriculum, which provides opportunities for participants to develop lifelong habits that will enhance the quality of life.
Essential Duties Summary
ESSENTIAL
- Manage all aspects of the softball program including practices, competitions and recruiting.
- Hire and supervise a part-time assistant coach.
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, and academic development, as well as the athletic welfare, of student-athletes
- Develop and schedule the physical education (PE) curriculum.
- Continuously assess PE courses through observation, attendance records and end of semester surveys.
- Report PE credits earned for all students.
- Serve as an event administrator for varsity competitions as needed in the fall semester.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators and alumni
MARGINAL
- Attend Athletic Department staff meetings.
- Attend all meetings of the Skyline Conference related to softball.
- Attend Open Houses and other Admissions events related to the recruitment of prospective students when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration or Physical Education (or related field) is required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Completion of the NCAA DIII Rules test on an annual basis is required.
- Ongoing certification in CPR/First Aid/AED is required
- Nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification is a bonus but not required.
2. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, using the English language, for completion of staff expectations, and in creating documents throughout Department of Athletics and Physical Education and the campus.
- Ability/willingness to work extended hours/flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and vacation periods as necessary.
- Ability to use a computer, keyboard and printer as necessary.
3. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to work extended hours/flexible schedule.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to drive.
- Ability to walk several flights of stairs, and/or attend meetings in other buildings located on or off-campus.
- Visual and hearing ability to perform all required duties related to the position.
4. Complexity
Individual requires the ability to effectively balance time between administrative and coaching duties. Ability to work autonomously toward department priorities is essential.
5. Interpersonal/Supervisory/Management Skills
Individual must be knowledgeable and confident, able to think clearly and make decisions; must be able to assist in the management of a complex department that serves multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number: S00387P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary: $62,400
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, visit https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2254
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Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community.
Talented, creative students choose Sarah Lawrence for the opportunity to take charge of their education. In close collaboration with our dedicated, distinguished faculty, students create a rigorous, personalized course of study and connect their passions across a wide array of disciplines. They graduate knowing how to apply the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for life after college.
At Sarah Lawrence, students spend more time one-on-one with award-winning faculty than do students at any other college in the country
Sarah Lawrence College occupies 44 wooded acres in Yonkers, NY, near the Village of Bronxville—just north of New York City. A 30-minute train ride from the Bronxville station takes students into Midtown Manhattan. Learn more about the area
The iconic college campus, located just north of New York City, is not the only reason to work at Sarah Lawrence College.
As a Sarah Lawrence employee, you will join a warm, challenging, and diverse community that offers both quality of life advantages and tangible, valuable employee benefits.
When you work at Sarah Lawrence, you:
- Receive outstanding benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision plans that exceed the standard plans offered by many companies and institutions, and an exceptional retirement plan through TIAA-CREF.
- Have unparalleled educational opportunities, such as tuition benefits on campus for employees, their spouses, and their children; discounted tuition to the College’s renowned nursery school; and tuition benefit programs for dependent children who attend other colleges.
- Have continuous opportunities for advancement, as it is College policy to fill vacancies by promotion or transfer whenever possible.
- Enjoy boundless cultural experiences, including readings, lectures, music, theater, film screenings, dance performances, art exhibitions, and a state-of-the-art library, free to employees.
- Have free access to the 48,000-square-foot Campbell Sports Center, with a six-lane pool, modern weight/fitness training center, squash courts, gymnasium, indoor track, outdoor tennis courts, and fitness classes, open to employees seven days per week.
- Have several on-campus options for meals, plus off-campus discounts at local restaurants and stores.
- Work in a convenient location close to all major highways, easily accessed from the Metro-North Harlem line, and 35 minutes from mid-town Manhattan.
- Enjoy free parking on campus, a 10% discount at the college bookstore, and a 35-hour office workweek, with flexible summer hours for office staff on Fridays.
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