Head Coach, Women's Softball - Rosemont College : Job Details

Position Title: Head Coach - Women's Softball

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Work Hours: As required.

Status: Part-time (Seasonal/Year-round recruiting responsibilities)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: June 2024

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MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds and the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:

* Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person

* Diversity in human culture and experience

* Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will be responsible for the organization and management of the women's softball program. This individual must have strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills in order to teach/coach, recruit and deal with others both inside and outside the College.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions which, are not listed in any particular order of importance or significance:

* Recruiting: identifies prospective student-athletes qualified for admission to Rosemont College; effectively communicates with prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates and coordinates recruitment efforts with Rosemont's Office of Admissions.

* Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy; promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes and assistant coach.

* Program Administration operates within all College, United East Conference and NCAA III guidelines; by use of ACS Sports System schedules practices, maintains inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies, and manages roster; carry out team travel according to established policies and procedures; effectively communicates within the Department and with college community on matters pertaining to program.

* Supervision: identifies, hires, trains and evaluates assistant coaches, including volunteers; ensures that assistant coach/volunteer adheres to all College, United East Conference and NCAA III guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent required. Master's degree preferred.

* Two to three years' experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience.

* Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.

* Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.

* A commitment to providing a positive role model and leadership to the team as well as excellent communication skills are required.

* Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.

* Must possess a current driver's license valid in the State of Pennsylvania and a driving record insurable by the College's insurer.

* Successful clearance of a criminal history record check.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

* C.P.R trained.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED -

* Pitching machine, line fields when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

* Able to lift 25lbs to 50lbs pounds when needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

* Properly cleared to drive school appointed vehicles.