The Head Softball Coach will support the mission of Emmanuel College through leading and managing the operations the NCAA DIII varsity softball program. The Emmanuel athletics program is an NCAA III member of the Great Northeast Atlantic Conference (GNAC). Responsibilities will include:
• Effectively coach, direct, and manage all aspects of the varsity softball programs to include, but not limited to, development of softball skill-sets of women student-athletes; recruitment and retention of student-athletes participating in the softball programs; serving as a mentor to student-athletes; management, leadership, and supervision of practices and all match day activities; management and oversight of softball team travel; nominate softball student-athletes for recognition and awards; monitor team fiscal activities; manage team uniforms and equipment; • Ensure that the varsity softball teams meet all NCAA, GNAC and institutional compliance standards; • Remain apprised of NCAA playing rules updates; • Ensure that the softball program represent Emmanuel in the best possible way on and off of the field, in the classroom, and in the community; • Assist with athletics-sponsored events where applicable; • Communicate regularly with administrators, athletic training staff, support staff, head coaches, assistant coaches, student-athletes; • Serve on appropriate and applicable campus committees; • Engage with Emmanuel softball and athletics alumni/ae and friends of the programs; • Work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse student-athlete, student, faculty, staff, and community population; • Play an integral part in the on-campus recruitment of all student-athletes, including softball student-athletes; • Other opportunities and duties could include assistant athletic director, compliance, business operations, contracts, etc. commensurate based on experience.
Our ideal candidates will possess significant knowledge of and proven success in coaching college softball; demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NCAA, conference and institutional rules and regulations; demonstrated outcomes of successful recruitment and retention of quality student athletes; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to work collaboratively; a bachelor's degree; the ability to sometimes work long hours, including nights and weekends.
Emmanuel College is a co-educational, residential institution with a 17-acre campus in the heart of Boston's educational, scientific, cultural and medical communities. Enrolling more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students, the College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 50 programs in the sciences, liberal arts, business, nursing, and education foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's Catholic educational mission to cultivate the whole person and prepare students for effective and ethical leadership in the 21st century. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.