Assistant Softball Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

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Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

May 23, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$64,350 - $70,000

Description

SCOPE:

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

May 23, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$64,350 - $70,000

Description

SCOPE:

The Assistant Softball Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Softball Coach and Associate in Physical Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and
  conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Softball Coach.
• Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Softball Coach.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development,
  as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities.
• Responsible for teaching in the required Physical Education program.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to
  increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Softball Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling and fundraising.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and
  Physical Education.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A high level of competency in softball skill instruction and motivation, and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff and alumni.
• Demonstrated success in coaching softball preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Proven skills in fan, friend and fund-raising.
• Prior coaching experience at an Ivy League institution
• Valid Driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience training hitters and outfielders is preferred.

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