What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Softball Coach position at Trine University?
Summary
Assist the Head Coach with the recruitment, development, and retention of softball players at the College including team management, planning and execution, scheduling, travel, monitoring player academic progress, equipment control, fundraising, and campus, community, and department relations. The Assistant Coach must be knowledgeable and follow NCAA Division III.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand, support, and embody the team's overarching philosophy as developed by the head coach
- Teach proper softball techniques assigned by the head coach and assess players' skill development
- Instruct concepts of overall physical health and safety for both individuals and the team.
- Recruit future student-athletes, using metrics established by the head coach, who understand and are prepared for the demands presented by small, private-college, non-scholarship athletic programs
- Monitor team members' academic progress as needed
- Scouting opponents and preparing accurate reports
- Create highlight videos, send out social media messages
- Other duties as assigned for administration of the athletic department may include game day administration or other duties
Education and/or Experience
- One year of coaching experience at the high school level or above or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization
- Working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules
- Knowledge of recruiting software, scouting software and Microsoft Office products.
- Current valid driver's license and successful completion of a background check.
Outstanding Benefits
Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:
- Health – medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
- Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
- Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with employee life insurance (1½ times annual salary)
- Education – after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Vacation and Sick Pay – in accordance with Trine's policy
See plan documents for benefit details.
Salary
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Review of applicants begins immediately.
Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.
