Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching)

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants to apply for a full-time, contractual position with limited benefits. The Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program. The Assistant Coach fosters positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the broader community. A commitment to NCAA, conference, and university rules compliance, as well as the academic success of student-athletes, is essential. Responsibilities Assist in recruiting as well as scheduling, team organization, and supervising student athletes. Monitoring academic progress. Ordering equipment. Manager oversight. Maintaining alumni and community relations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the public. Video editing and game preparation skills. Knowledge of scheduling, team organization, and working with student athletes. Ability to monitoring academic progress. Skilled in ordering equipment. Skilled in Manager oversight. Preferences Previous softball playing or coaching experience. College playing, high school, collegiate, and/or professional coaching experience. Physical Demands May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment. Licenses / Certifications N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills. EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. Title IX Statement It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment. Diversity Statement The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)