Assistant Coach, Softball
Assistant Coach, Softball (Pitching)The Intercollegiate Athletics Department at George Mason University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, is seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Softball Pitching Coach (full-time, 12-month administrative professional faculty).
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
This position will assist the Head Softball Coach in organizing all aspects of a Division I Softball Program with primary responsibility being pitching coach.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Adheres to the NCAA and A-10 governing policies and procedures.
Attends compliance education meetings; demonstrates a commitment to both the intent and spirit of applicable NCAA and A-10 rules and regulations; demonstrates integrity and professionalism in applying guidelines to individual programs;Assists with the scouting and off-campus recruitment of student-athletes, including assisting with on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes, as well;Assists in coaching and teaching skill development in student-athletes.
Instructs on team philosophy, physical health, and safety;Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength Coach and the Athletic Training staff;Breakdown and analysis of individual film;Attends coaches' preparatory meetings.
Develops and implements strategies resulting from these meetings;Assists in maintaining team statistics;Participates as needed in public relations activities, including granting interviews with newspaper, radio, and television media, attending press conferences, and making public appearances;Assists with planning and coordinating approved fund-raising activities, as assigned;Assists with the development of schedules for practice and competition, as assigned, to include interfacing with departmental administrators and representatives of other schools and conference;Assists with making necessary travel and meal arrangements.
Travels with the team and monitors the conduct of student-athletes;Demonstrate a consistent commitment to student athletes' academic performance, retention, and graduation; andOther duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach and Administration.
Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree;Collegiate softball pitching coaching experience or equivalent playing and skills instruction experience (typically two years);Must be proficient in Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, and other analytical tools and the pitcher development process; andKnowledge of and commitment to compliance with A-10, NCAA, and University guidelines are required.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
The NCAA Coach's Certification exam must be taken by all of our coaches annually.
The exam must be passed in order for a coach to recruit off-campus.
This certification is through the NCAA and is a critical part of the coach's job; andValid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https:
//universitypolicy.
gmu.
edu/policies/vehicle-use/.
The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's Degree; andPitching coaching experience at Division 1 level (2
years).
For full consideration, applicants must apply at https:
//jobs.
gmu.
edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research.
Mason holds a top U.
S.
News and World Report Up and Coming spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth.
Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.
gmu.
edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
This position will assist the Head Softball Coach in organizing all aspects of a Division I Softball Program with primary responsibility being pitching coach.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Adheres to the NCAA and A-10 governing policies and procedures.
Attends compliance education meetings; demonstrates a commitment to both the intent and spirit of applicable NCAA and A-10 rules and regulations; demonstrates integrity and professionalism in applying guidelines to individual programs;Assists with the scouting and off-campus recruitment of student-athletes, including assisting with on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes, as well;Assists in coaching and teaching skill development in student-athletes.
Instructs on team philosophy, physical health, and safety;Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength Coach and the Athletic Training staff;Breakdown and analysis of individual film;Attends coaches' preparatory meetings.
Develops and implements strategies resulting from these meetings;Assists in maintaining team statistics;Participates as needed in public relations activities, including granting interviews with newspaper, radio, and television media, attending press conferences, and making public appearances;Assists with planning and coordinating approved fund-raising activities, as assigned;Assists with the development of schedules for practice and competition, as assigned, to include interfacing with departmental administrators and representatives of other schools and conference;Assists with making necessary travel and meal arrangements.
Travels with the team and monitors the conduct of student-athletes;Demonstrate a consistent commitment to student athletes' academic performance, retention, and graduation; andOther duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach and Administration.
Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree;Collegiate softball pitching coaching experience or equivalent playing and skills instruction experience (typically two years);Must be proficient in Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, and other analytical tools and the pitcher development process; andKnowledge of and commitment to compliance with A-10, NCAA, and University guidelines are required.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
The NCAA Coach's Certification exam must be taken by all of our coaches annually.
The exam must be passed in order for a coach to recruit off-campus.
This certification is through the NCAA and is a critical part of the coach's job; andValid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https:
//universitypolicy.
gmu.
edu/policies/vehicle-use/.
The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's Degree; andPitching coaching experience at Division 1 level (2
years).
For full consideration, applicants must apply at https:
//jobs.
gmu.
edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research.
Mason holds a top U.
S.
News and World Report Up and Coming spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth.
Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.
gmu.
edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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