Club Sports Head Coach Softball

Position Summary

The Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation is seeking a Head Coach for its Softball team. The Head Coach will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of players, practice preparation, game-day coaching, and other administrative duties related to the team.

This is a part-time, seasonal position that runs from September 1 through May 15 of each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students who will meet University admission standards.
• Responsible for all league-required paperwork as well as understanding all associated rules. 
• Foster and enhance relationships with other coaches.
• Responsible for the retention of all team members, particularly first-year students, and ensuring their transition into college is seamless.
• Work with the Club Sports staff to develop a cohesive program and highlight those via social media and the club sports website.
• Develop a recruitment plan beyond the upcoming season.
• Create and implement a weekly practice plan to ensure all team members are prepared for competition.
• The coach should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Prepare, plan, and coordinate the practice schedule for each week.
• Provide proper and high-quality instruction to student-athletes.
• Work with the Athletic Training staff and Strength and Conditioning staff on player safety and development.
• Oversee all game day responsibilities including game planning, transportation, and game roster.
• Work closely with the Director of Club Sports and Recreation on preparation of season, schedule, and recruitment.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of club football student-athletes.
• Manage coaching staff and student manager staff as hired by the Head Coach.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the league.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday
• Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students
• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification 

Unusual Working Conditions

 Nights and weekends will be required

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.