Head Softball Coach

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.

First consideration will be given to application materials received by June 20, 2025.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TEACHING SOFTBALL

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
• Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
• Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.

First consideration will be given to application materials received by June 20, 2025.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TEACHING SOFTBALL

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
• Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
• Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.
• Organize productive practice sessions
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility

RECRUITING

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Softball Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
• Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
• Maintain complete and competitive rosters based on Athletic Department roster expectations.

Personnel Supervision

• Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Softball Program.

Budget Supervision

• Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) team’s budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
• Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
• Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them.

Community Outreach

• Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Softball Program, the Department and College
• Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals
• Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
• Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members
• Complete one (1) Community Service Project with Team(s)
• Participate in one (1) Athletic Department Community Service Project

OTHER

• Attend all Athletic Department team and individual meetings, participate in college-wide meetings, and contribute to college committees and assigned taskforces
• Participate as an active member of the Athletics Department to facilitate other duties as assigned
• Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing, Hall of Fame and Athletics Awards Ceremony

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• At least 5 years experience as a high school head coach or 3 years experience as a collegiate coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• General understanding of NCAA III rules
• Ability to relate to a diverse population
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record

Specialized Technology Skills:

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform
• Comfortable with using SLATE, Front Rush, HUDL, Rapsodo
• Demonstrated comfort with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code HWSB :

Edgewood College
Human Resources – HWSB
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer

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