Assistant Softball Coach

Assistant Softball Coach
Middlebury College


Posting Number: S01789

Position Summary:
This is a one-year term-limited appointment for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

The Assistant Softball Coach's responsibilities include assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program with emphasis on positional coaching, scouting opponents and recruiting qualified student athletes within Middlebury College, NESCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities also include part-time staffing of the Athletics Complex monitor desk. Middlebury College Athletics programs are conducted in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations of Middlebury College, the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and the NCAA.

Essential Functions:
Assists head coach in all aspects of the softball program including but not limited to coaching, recruiting, scheduling, program administration and budgeting.

General Responsibilities:

• May teach as an Instructor in the Physical Education program.
• Assist as needed with Event Management in the * fall and winter seasons
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of softball skills and strategy and the ability to effectively communicate these to student-athletes.
• Applicants must possess proven, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students and prospective students and their families.
• The ability to work in a collaborative team environment with student-athletes, coaches, administrators.
• Working knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
• Administrative skills such as organization and prioritization.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification must be maintained.
  *Strength and Conditioning certification or a willingness to obtain is preferred.

Experience:
Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching softball is required. Coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Physical Demands:
Significant time standing at practice.
Significant time working individually with student-athletes.
Significant travel for away contests as well as recruiting.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks

To apply, visit https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/26907

Middlebury is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, Middlebury recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. Middlebury also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.



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