Assistant Softball Coach

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Softball Coach. Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, the assistant coach will help plan and execute practices and game plans for a competitive NCAA Division III program.

 Responsibilities 

• Teach the fundamentals of the sport by providing hands-on instruction, demonstrating proper techniques, and offering feedback to enhance student-athlete performance.
• Instruct team members individually and in groups, demonstrate game techniques, and assist with position-specific skill development.
• Devise and implement game strategies, position assignments, practice sessions, and game plans in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations.
• Take an active role in game-day strategy, instruct student-athletes accordingly, and scout opponents to develop effective game strategies.
• Instruct athletes on physical health and safety while serving as an academic and personal mentor.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes through travel, outreach to high school coaches, and communication with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist with team travel, equipment issue, maintenance, and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and previous competitive playing experience at the college or university level required; previous coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the sport, including skills and strategies of the game.
• Successful applicant must demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as be committed to the policies and regulations of the NCAA Division III.
• Must possess or obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment in accordance with institutional and NCAA health and safety expectations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has about 1800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu. 

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/461ll3E to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for two professional references addressed to: Claudia Burcham, HR Generalist. Screening of applications will begin immediately.