Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Assistant Coach of Softball in the Athletics Department. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Asst. Coach of Softball will assist the head coach in running a successful softball program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). This includes practice and competition coaching, recruiting student-athletes at a national level, design and implementation of competitive strategies and advising and mentoring our student-athletes. The assistant must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with the student-athlete recruitment effort for the softball program. This includes traveling to high school and club contests, evaluating prospective student-athletes, submitting materials from prospective student-athletes to the Office of Admissions for early credential reviews, assisting with on-campus visits by prospects and managing the team's social media accounts. Assists with recruiting a diverse incoming class of softball student-athletes that contribute to the continuing success of the team and to the University community at large. Estimated time: 40%

Assists with scouting of opponents and prepares scouting reports used to prepare student- athletes for competition. Responsible for film breakdown and implementing game plan strategies. Estimated time: 25%

Assists with the planning of all in-season practice sessions and developing an off-season training schedule and program. Assists with all game coaching at home and on the road. Assist the head coach with managing all administrative details associated with the program including travel arrangements, apparel/equipment purchases, and athletic training services. Estimated time: 20%

Teach Mind and Body modules within the University’s degree-required program or complete similar department service (i.e. student-athlete leadership development, strength and conditioning programming, game management, etc.) Estimated time: 10%

Other duties as assigned. Estimated time: 5%

Education & Work Experience:

B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred. 1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience required.

Additional Information:

Previous coaching experience preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university. Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans. CPR/AED certification required. Operates in gymnasium, on courts, in pool and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs. General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.

B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred.
1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience required.

Previous coaching experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university.
Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans. 
CPR/AED certification required.  
Operates in gymnasium, on courts, in pool and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs.
General open office and campus environment.
Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.
Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

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