Assistant Softball Coach

Responsibilities Assists the Softball Program with coaching, recruiting, and training for athletic competition at the Division I level. Adheres to all governing procedures and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, Conference, and the NCAA. Assists in the evaluation, identification, recruitment, and retention of student-athletes for the Women’s Softball Program in accordance with University, Conference and NCAA guidelines and standards. Maintains accurate records of recruiting activities as required. Monitors academic progress, including advising, mentoring, and instructing as assigned. Assists with coordinating training and practice sessions. Ensures that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Assists with coordination of team travel and logistics. Develops and maintains professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect. Builds productive relationships with internal and external constituencies. Commits to organizational improvement by identifying opportunities to improve, recommending possible alternatives for a situation. Utilizes coaching and mentoring methods which provide an environment that is anticipatory, supportive and encourages constructive feedback on performance. Assumes responsibility for decision making in the absence of the Head Coach. Works with Athletic Marketing and Promotions to increase program visibility and game attendance. Other reasonably related duties as assigned by the head coach. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations. Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver's license. Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate student athletes. Preferred: Playing and/or coaching experience at the Division 1 level. Benefits The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and retirement plan options. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at #J-18808-Ljbffr