Assistant Softball Coach

Position Overview The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, located in the beautiful rural mountains of southwestern Virginia, is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Softball Coach. The Assistant Softball Coach works with the sports program and is responsible for contributing to the successful execution of objectives as defined by the Head Coach. The role includes planning, designing, implementing, managing, and completing an effective team strategy, coaching, instructing, recruiting, retaining, and advising current and prospective student athletes. Work is self‑guided but performed under the supervision of the Head Coach. Responsibilities Explain and enforce rules and regulations to protect student athletes and ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Study opposing teams to identify weaknesses and opportunities for success. Collaborate on conceptualizing and developing practice and game‑day plans. Monitor the conditioning and training of student athletes in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning unit, Sports Nutrition unit, and Sports Medicine unit. Initiate and maintain a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes. Assist with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and serve as a liaison with operational units such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: At least four years of experience as a coach in a collegiate sports program. Licensure: None. Physical Demands: Work is performed in the process of coaching student‑athletes within a sports program. Salary: $29,000 – $31,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A responsible employee includes any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee, or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr