Description

To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the softball program within NCAA , Ivy League, and institutional standards.

Description

Ideal candidate will have a strong background in either pitching or defensive development and excellent recruiter, teacher, and mentor who will positively contribute to our program's culture and student-athlete development.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of softball skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., hitting, pitching, etc.).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• combination of 6 years experience playing and/or coaching softball at the high school or collegiate level.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-5666 | [email protected]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Hillary Smith, Head Coach- Softball

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This job posting is not accepting external applications at this time.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description

Coaching/Mentoring

• Contributes to planning and implementing the training, conditioning and coaching programs for the softball team.
• Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches softball skills to student-athletes.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsel team members and consult with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time

60

Description

Recruiting

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
• Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA .
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Administration

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the softball program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Assists in setting team travel plans.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Other

• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the softball program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the softball program in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time

5

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned