Part-time Head Coach Softball

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs.

About the Role

Montgomery College, Rockville, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member as Head Women’s Softball Coach. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated coach who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a respected NJCAA Division II Women’s Softball program.
• Being knowledgeable of and adhering to all applicable NJCAA, conference, department, and college regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operations of the sport, and general success of the program.
• Administering and directing all aspects of the program.
• Providing leadership and mentorship of student athletes.
• Establishing team and individual goals.
• Administering and coordinating all equipment and uniform purchases within budgetary limitations.
• Promoting and monitoring the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Assisting with the team's social media presence and marketing.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and through on-campus visits.
• Planning and implementing in-season conditioning and practices, evaluating both team and individual performance.
• Preparing and conducting off-season conditioning, practice, and other related activities.
• Monitoring and promoting student-athlete academic progress and success in accordance with Athletic department academic policies.
• Managing and arranging team travel.
• Working closely with the media relations department.
• Scheduling and operating practices and games.
• Conducting Softball clinics and camps.
• Developing and implementing team fundraisers.
• Working effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.
• Working non-traditional hours.
• Assisting with the development of student-athletes both in the classroom and on the field by providing leadership, mentorship, and instruction.
• Monitoring academic performance (study hall, progress reports, attendance, academic meetings, etc.) and pursuing strategies to address any outstanding issues.
• Complying with the Athletics Coaches Handbook, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Constitution and Bylaws, and any intercollegiate athletic conference requirements, including the MDJUCO Athletic Conference.
• Other duties as determined by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of College and/or High School Softball coaching experience.
• Experience training or instructing student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Technical and tactical understanding of college Softball.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Analytical understanding of game-related data.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in team management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPR certification.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.
• Willingness to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (office, classroom, college campus).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
• Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior collegiate Women’s Softball coaching.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.