Assistant Softball Coach Internship

About the role

The position of Assistant Softball Coach at Thiel College is a part-time, 10-month position that includes housing, a cell phone stipend, and a meal plan. The successful candidate will report to the Head Softball Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Teach/instruct student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches).
• Aid the Head Coach in all aspects of game and practice preparations.
• Mentor and monitor the student-athlete's academic progress.
• Evaluate student-athlete's academic and athletic performance.
• Aid in planning and implementing pre/post workout programs.
• Aid in fundraising activities.
• Aid in community service planning and implementation.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program.
• Serve as a gameday administrator.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, the Presidents Athletic Conference, and Thiel College.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must be self-motivated.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Have solid organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strive for excellence and have pride in everything they do.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve assigned recruiting and roster targets.
• Maintain retention benchmarks.
• Foster a positive student-athlete experience.
• Demonstrate competitive progress appropriate to program tenure.
• Engage alumni, parents, community partners, and supporters.
• Contribute to program and departmental fundraising initiatives.
• Support community engagement efforts.

Application

To apply, please visit Thiel's employment site for more information (www.thiel.edu/employment-opportunities). An application is available by clicking here. A resume, reference information, and cover letter should be attached within the application in a single PDF document with the applicant's last name as the file name. Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until the position is filled.