• Position Summary

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  Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Athletics invites applicants for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. This is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position with full benefits.

  West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. Learn more about WCU’s Department of Athletics. 

  WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

  The Assistant Coach is responsible for fulfilling all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Assist the head softball coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level
  • Coach and demonstrate high level advanced softball skills
  • Assist in recruitment of student athletes
  • Assist with developing and running fundraising events
  • Prepare scouting reports
  • Assist with branding and promoting program through social media
  • Oversee Teamworks software as it relates to CARA
  • Follow and demonstrate support for all policies and regulations of West Chester University, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Travel for recruiting and competition
  • Perform other duties as assigned

   

• Minimum Qualifications

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  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Previous college coaching experience

   

• Preferred Qualifications

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  • Previous college coaching experience with pitcher and/or catcher positions; and/or
  • Demonstrated experience using technology available for softball practices and games

   

• Special Instructions

This is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position with full benefits. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience with additional income possible by conducting mandatory summer camps. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

To be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address).

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 1 - 3 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.