Assistant Softball Coach – HigherEdJobs

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a Part-time Assistant Softball Coach

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the sports program. The Head
Coach supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of
leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes. The Assistant Coach provides management and oversight of the program in the
absence of the Head Coach.

 Essential Functions:

• Implements and maintains a standard of
  performance consistent with the College’s goals of academic and athletic excellence. Promotes academic achievement among athletes. Consults
  with and works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Health and Welfare regarding the
  academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.
• Provides instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to
  student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods
  and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation. Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to
  Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.
• Assist the Head Coach with managing the program within budgetary guidelines to avoid exceeding budgetary limits. Submits all
  budget-related reports as required in a timely manner. Advises the Head Coach of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs.
  Assists Head Coach in formulating annual budget requests as necessary.
•  Assure facilities and equipment are prepared in
  advance of practice sessions and games/meets/matches. Report & monitor proper maintenance of equipment and practice and contest
  facilities to ensure safe playing conditions. Recruiting coordinator with head coach in developing and implementing internal recruiting
  strategies and programs to identify and attract promising student-athletes; maintains contact with promising athletes and provides prompt
  follow-up to inquiries from potential athletes.

Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or GED is
  required
• Minimum 1 year previous Coaching Experience and/or experience as a player within the sport 
• Current CPR, AED
  and first aid certification
• Large Van Certification within 90 days of hire
• Basic knowledge of Google Suites preferred
• Ability to travel multiple times per month is required The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a
  collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

 Because this position requires
driving for College business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver’s license which has been valid for at least
two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no
convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Because this position works with minors (non
F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. This link
also outlines information regarding a mandatory training you must complete prior to working with minors.

Offers of
employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, Pennsylvania ACT 153
background clearances, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Franklin & Marshall College requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by sending a scanned copy of
their completed vaccination card to Human Resources. Employees may request a religious or medical vaccination exemption by contacting Human
Resources. 

 Part-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff enjoy access to all
College facilities, including dining venues to suit all tastes, free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee dependent
family members, free access to College libraries, plus free or reduced access to most College performances, lectures, and events,
on-site professional development workshops, and health and wellness activities. Discounts are available on Lancaster YMCA memberships,
long-term care insurance, and the campus bookstore. Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.