Head Softball Coach

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Job Details

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy

External Posting (Professional)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Athletics, Wellness & Recreation

Budget Title: Coach

Local Title: Head Softball Coach

Posting Date: April 25, 2025

Classification: SL-3

Job Details

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy

External Posting (Professional)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Athletics, Wellness & Recreation

Budget Title: Coach

Local Title: Head Softball Coach

Posting Date: April 25, 2025

Classification: SL-3

Duties: State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz is seeking a dynamic and focused head coach for our Softball Team. The Head Coach is responsible for recruiting, scheduling, training as well as oversight of at least one part-time assistant coach. The Head Coach must abide by all NCAA, State University of New York Athletic Conference and University rules as well. Other duties include, but are not limited to recruiting, training and coaching members of the team; coordinating the development and promotion of the program; organizing and scheduling practice sessions; fundraising; scheduling contests with approval from the Athletic Director; managing appropriate facility maintenance and adherence to a fiscal budget. This position has a secondary duty to be determined. Candidates must submit a cover letter, a current resume including the names of three professional references and salary history for the last three years, and a one-page statement about one’s Division III coaching philosophy. Review of resumes begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. This is a 10-month role.

• Recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Roster management
• Training and coaching student-athletes
• Practice and contest organization
• Coordinating the development and promotion of the program
• Establish and maintain connections with alumni
• Managing appropriate facility maintenance
• Adherence to the fiscal budget

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ experience as a college softball coach or five or more years of significant high school coaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student–athletes, coaches and staff
• Ability to work weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule
• Master’s degree preferred

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Candidates will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2809. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3168.

Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2809

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