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Assistant Softball Coach (Two Openings)
Amherst, MA
Job Description
Assistant Softball Coach (Two Openings)
Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5046
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Softball Coach positions (two openings). Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Assistant Softball Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Softball Program, including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
This is a non-benefitted position.
Summary of Responsibilities
Coaching
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
- Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
Recruiting
- Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
Program responsibilities
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
- An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Assistant-Softball-Coach--Two-Openings-_JR5046
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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