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Head Softball Coach
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Eastern Connecticut State University
Windham, CT (In Person)
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Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Softball Coach position. Eastern is Connecticut'sPublic Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.
Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantialhealth and retirement benefits. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and the coach will have a second responsibility within theDepartment of Athletics. The Head Softball Coach will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a program focused onexcellence at the national level. Candidates should have a proven ability to develop a highly competitive program, with a strong commitmentto the student-athlete experience. The softball team plays on a newly constructed turf field and makes consistent appearances in the NCAAnational tournament. Specific duties will include but are not limited to recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice andgame coaching, supervision of part-time assistant coaches, developing alumni relations, and fundraising to provide for team opportunities.
In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, budget management, and filing necessary reports. TheHead Coach must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Little EastConference rules and regulations. Our preferred candidate will have the proven leadership skills to create a championship culture.
The successful candidate will show the strong communication skills necessary to develop and maintain positive relationships with diversegroups of student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and the greater campus community. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 5+ years' successful coaching experience Collegiate coaching experience required Proven abilityto recruit student-athletes Preferred Qualifications Experience as a collegiate head coach Experience withrecruiting and/or compliance platforms Master's degree Knowledge and support of DIII rules, regulations, and philosophy
Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantialhealth and retirement benefits. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and the coach will have a second responsibility within theDepartment of Athletics. The Head Softball Coach will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a program focused onexcellence at the national level. Candidates should have a proven ability to develop a highly competitive program, with a strong commitmentto the student-athlete experience. The softball team plays on a newly constructed turf field and makes consistent appearances in the NCAAnational tournament. Specific duties will include but are not limited to recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice andgame coaching, supervision of part-time assistant coaches, developing alumni relations, and fundraising to provide for team opportunities.
In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, budget management, and filing necessary reports. TheHead Coach must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Little EastConference rules and regulations. Our preferred candidate will have the proven leadership skills to create a championship culture.
The successful candidate will show the strong communication skills necessary to develop and maintain positive relationships with diversegroups of student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and the greater campus community. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 5+ years' successful coaching experience Collegiate coaching experience required Proven abilityto recruit student-athletes Preferred Qualifications Experience as a collegiate head coach Experience withrecruiting and/or compliance platforms Master's degree Knowledge and support of DIII rules, regulations, and philosophy