Job Category:

Casual Wage

Position Title:

Assistant Softball Coach

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Softball

Department Statement:

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities:

The assistant coach will assist in the development and coaching of Colgate student-athletes. The assistant coach works under the direct supervision of the head coach. The assistant coach will also be expected to support operational logistics for the program, video/film coordination, equipment management and preparation, travel logistics and assist with on-campus recruiting visits and practice logistics as directed by the head coach.
Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

• adhere to Head Coach’s philosophy
• athletic instruction/coaching
• program operations and administration as designated by the head coach
  
  

Assist with recruiting:

• attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes
• monitoring prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being
• developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents
• identifying talent, setting up recruiting visits, and participating in active recruiting of prospective student-athletes
  
  

Assist with Team Social Media:

• coordinating with the head coach on social media strategy and posts
  
  

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:

• NCAA
• specific conference
• athletic department
• university policies
  
  

Attendance at all required compliance educational meetings.
Successful on-time completion of all recruiting logs.
Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.
Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Colgate Athletics Mission:To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence
Athletics Department Values:Thoughtful – Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinkingDriven – Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of a courageous goalEnthusiastic – Passionate, positive, fun presenceCohesive – Close-knit, collaborative, consistent teamworkBold – Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

Candidate must have at least four (2) years of collegiate softball experience (as a student-athlete, manager or coach).Candidate must demonstrate:

• significant knowledge of softball
• proven success as a student-athlete or coach in at the college or an equivalently high level
• strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes
• knowledge and commitment to University, Conference and NCAA regulations
• good communication and technology skills
• strong leadership qualities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Division 1 softball playing, manager or coaching experience
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time
• Proficient with computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Requisition Number:

2022CW033Posting

Temporary:

Yes

Job Open Date:

06/30/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. You may also access the report from the Campus Safety web page at: www.colgate.edu/offices/support/campussafety.