Assistant Softball Coach

Department: Univ Athletics-Softball
Salary/Grade: EXS/32

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,500-$62,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Softball Coach and assists in coaching, recruiting, fund-raising, analysis, and management of the Softball team. This is a full-time benefits eligible appointment that is renewable on a contract basis

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Job Description

Coaching

• Assist the head coach in coaching and training all aspects of the Softball team; with special emphasis placed on skill development and game preparedness.
• Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of softball in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.

Administrative

• Assist with all external and internal communication with Alumni, the Evanston Community and the Softball Booster Club.
• Supervise the inventory all softball equipment.
• Break down and edit practice and game film to assist in the teaching of student-athletes.
• Work closely with Student Development and supervise volunteer work, community service and outreach programs in the Chicago area.

Recruiting

• Assist in recruiting for the softball program; identify and contact qualified prospective student-athletes; schedule on-campus visits and all itineraries and communicate regularly with coaches of the prospective students.
• Establish and maintain all files on prospective student-athletes.

Other

• Report to the head coach and faithfully and diligently carry out other Department-related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents
• Playing or coaching experience in the sport of softball at the college level.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under the law, Northwestern will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.