Assistant Women’s Softball Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Assistant Women’s Softball Coach (Pitching Coach) position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Softball Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s softball team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Successful candidate’s primary focus will be working with pitching.'
2. Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the softball program.
3. Organize opponent scouting reports pre/post games.
4. Assist with travel plans.
5. Plan/Organize pitcher workouts and bullpens daily.
6. Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
7. Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
8. Meet recruiting and retention goals.
9. Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.
10. Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.
11. Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Assistant Women’s Softball Coach (Pitching Coach) position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Softball Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s softball team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Successful candidate’s primary focus will be working with pitching.'
2. Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the softball program.
3. Organize opponent scouting reports pre/post games.
4. Assist with travel plans.
5. Plan/Organize pitcher workouts and bullpens daily.
6. Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
7. Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
8. Meet recruiting and retention goals.
9. Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.
10. Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.
11. Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Softball Coach.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate women’s softball coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three
references to:
Mitch Smith
Head Women’s Softball Coach
Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.

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