Assistant Coach - Softball

About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high‑quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work‑life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. Job Summary To provide instructional, recruiting and organizational expertise for the Softball program at Georgia Tech, supporting the Head Coach in building an environment that inspires and empowers student‑athletes to be champions in academics, competition, and life. Responsibilities Support the Head Coach in evaluating individual and team strengths and developing strategies for skill improvement. Support the Head Coach with all games, scrimmages, and practices. Support the Head Coach in providing appropriate discipline for student‑athletes for violations of team rules or Georgia Tech and Association regulations, or conduct impacting upon team matters, team policies or the reputation of Georgia Tech and the Association. Assist the Head Coach and support staff in planning and supervising programs for player training, conditioning, and drug education and testing. Assist the Head Coach in recommending students for athletic grant‑in‑aid scholarships from Georgia Tech. Assist the Head Coach with the recruitment of student‑athletes for the Softball program. Direct Softball program student‑athletes to the appropriate resources for assistance regarding financial aid, academic advisement, and general student needs provided by Georgia Tech or the Association. Assist the Head Coach and support staff with providing appropriate program safety requirements. Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the Softball program. Cooperate with the Association compliance office regarding NCAA rules and policies, including reporting requirements. Make a determined effort to utilize available compliance resources. Support the Head Coach and Association administration in monitoring the academic progress of student‑athletes to facilitate pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Participate in public relations and promotions for the Softball program as assigned, and support the Communications and Public Relations department in the preparation of Softball program materials and resources. Partner with The Alexander‑Tharpe Fund as needed in fundraising efforts to support the Softball program, Georgia Tech, and the Association, including encouraging contributions. Assist the Head Coach in overseeing the preparation and update of the equipment inventory for the Softball program in partnership with the equipment manager. Assist the Head Coach with expending operational resources budgeted to the Softball program in a manner consistent with Georgia Tech and Association policies. Represent Georgia Tech / the Association as requested with efforts and initiatives involving Georgia Tech partners, including the Alexander‑Tharpe Fund and Alumni Association, and with intercollegiate athletics organizations such as the NCAA and ACC. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work Experience: Minimum two years of job‑related experience; coaching experience in intercollegiate athletics strongly preferred. Additional information: Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 25% – 49% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA 30332. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre‑Employment Screening Policy for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. 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