What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach, Softball position at New England College?
- Administers and develops all aspects of the NCAA Division III Softball program
- Successfully recruits highly-qualified student athletes on a national level who possess academic achievement, character, and athletic skill
- Ensures a highly-competitive team with a full roster on an annual basis
- Mentors and leads student-athletes to augment and sustain retention rates
- Creates an appropriate academic culture for team members and provides adequate academic monitoring, support and counseling for student-athletes
- Manages the Softball budget while exercising full fiscal responsibility
- Generates annual fundraising revenue to supplement additional program needs
- Successfully and strategically creates a well-balanced, challenging game schedule
- Coordinates and oversees all team travel and recruiting trips
- Evaluates equipment and uniform needs, manages existing equipment and uniforms, and purchases new equipment and uniforms, as needed
- Plans and executes practice sessions that challenge student-athletes and develop their skills and team play
- Organizes and teaches individual skill instruction for players
- Scouts opponents and develops and implements successful game strategies
- Markets and directs on-campus baseball camps and clinics
- Coordinates and manages multiple social media platforms to promote the team
- Effectively supports team and departmental discipline procedures
- Coordinates team community service projects
- Supervises and mentors assistant coaches
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 2-4 years of college-level playing experience.
- 3 or more years of high school, club and/or college coaching experience preferred;
- A combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired may also be acceptable.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- CPR/AED certifications required within one month of appointment
- Flexible hours. Travel Required.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
- Strong recruiting skills at the college level
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a competitive college program.
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