Overview

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Assistant Softball Coach is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program. 

 

Princeton University Department of Athletics is committed to creating a workplace culture where differences are celebrated, where all employees feel valued and are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

Assist in team and staff preparation necessary to compete at the Division I level including but not limited to:

• Assist the head coach with the planning and execution of all practices.
• Assist with technology and data use for player development and strategic decision making.
• Compile scouting reports for opponents.
• Assist in the recruitment of top softball student-athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. This is including, but not limited to, attending primary evaluation sites to identify talent, travel to contests/tournaments to evaluate prospects, organizing and running prospect camps on and off campus, and making home/school visits as necessary. This is all while maintaining compliance with NCAA and IVY LEAGUE legislation.
• Administrative Responsibilities – the assistant coach will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to equipment and apparel organization, CARA logs, calendar management, recruiting logs, and other various reports for NCAA and Ivy League compliance related issues.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission of Education Through Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Adhere to Ivy League and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Successful background in coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Collegiate softball experience preferred.
• Previous recruiting experience preferred.

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Weekly Hours34.44Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hoursevenings and weekends are requiredEligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoEstimated Appointment End Date6/30/2025Comments Related to End Dateathletic coaches are renewed annuallyPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo#LI-SB1