Assistant Coach - Softball in Waterbury, Connecticut at Post University

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Coach (Part-Time) assists the Head Coach in providing leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the Post University Softball Team. Post University is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the CACC Conference. This is a ten-month position on Post U.’s campus in Waterbury, CT, paid by stipend.

The main role of the Assistant Coach is to support the head coach with certain responsibilities that can include the following: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the head coach with on- and off-field softball team coaching, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach in the monitoring of the strength and conditioning programs. 
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the overall athletic department fundraising and development program framework.
• The successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.
• Additional duties can be assigned through discussions between the head coach, athletic director, and the prospective successful candidate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.  Post University uses MVR reporting as part of the candidate screening process. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.