Assistant Coach, Softball

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Assistant Coach performs coaching responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity and reputation of Emory University and the Athletics and Recreation program and positively impacts the relationship between the University and its students faculty staff alumni and community.

Supervision Received

Overall supervision received by the Head Coach.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists head coach in all facets of the program
• Abides by all NCAA institutional and conference rules and regulations
• Provide leadership organization and supervision for practices and contests
• Maintain a standard of performance consistent with Emory University and Department of Athletics and Recreation mission of academic and athletic excellence
• Assist in organizing home contests and away travel arrangements
• Ability to recruit highly competitive student-athletes that meet the stringent academic requirements of Emory University
• Communicate with Sports Medicine Sports Information Strength and Conditioning and Administrative staff
• Attend departmental and other meetings as necessary
• Proficiency to perform various office duties such as managing database of recruits maintaining contacts and records
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred. Previous playing and/or coaching experience. Strong ability to work effectively with students staff faculty alumni and community members.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong verbal written and public relation communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple duties
• Strong work ethic positive attitude and professionalism at all times
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED
• Ability to work with diverse populations

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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