Athletics - Head Softball Coach

Purpose of Position :

Under general supervision the Head Softball Coach is responsible for developing a best-in-class women’s softball program that represents the institution’s and athletic department’s mission and values.

The head coach will lead, teach, recruit, and graduate a diverse group of high character women who embody respect, sportsmanship, service, hard work, and determination.

The softball coach will lead a program that competes at a high level on the field and in the classroom. Student-athlete welfare and experience will guide all decisions made by the head softball coach.

Specific Tasks / Duties performed :

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of softball training and competition;
• Recruits high character student-athletes for the softball program;
• Instructs methods and strategies to effectively coach student-athletes in the sport;
• Makes recommendations for scholarships;
• Schedules practices and games;
• Coordinates all hotel reservations and meals for travel;
• Communicates competition schedule with administrative assistant for bus transportation reservations;
• Transports and supervises players while on the road;
• Trains and supervises assistant coach(es);
• Participates and engages in campus events, organizations, and committees as assigned;
• Monitors specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility;
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;
• Responsible for providing all material relevant to the team (rosters with hometowns, high schools, etc. and schedules) in a timely manner before the beginning of the season, to the athletic communications office (sports information).
• Maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics and Planning.
• Requires evening and weekend hours and travel

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis.
• Ability to travel when necessary
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Annual Blood Borne Pathogen education / training with Athletic Training Office.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree in related field is required or high school diploma with a high level amateur or professional playing and / or coaching experience.
• At least three years of experience coaching softball at the college or higher competitive level or at least five years of experience playing softball at the college level or higher accompanied with varied levels of coaching experience.
• Valid driver's license required

Work Remotely - No

Work Location : Buffalo, NY

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

About the Institution :

D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation.

While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good.

Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact the student experience and surrounding community.

Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations.

That commitment and tradition continue today. D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women.

With a long Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can be openly shared and respected.

Coeducational since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education.

D’Youville University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY, and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our Patroness, St.

Marguerite d’Youville, we seek to selflessly and compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of individuals and society through education.

D’Youville University was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them, through education, with the skills necessary to change the world.