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Amherst College
Assistant Coach - Softball
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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$45,114 / year median in Rhode Island
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Coach
- Softball Amherst College United States, Rhode Island, Providence Sep 03, 2026 Assistant Coach
- Softball Amherst Campus Full Time JR7298 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Coach- Softball position. The Assistant Coach
- Softball is a full-time, 10-month position.
- Softball supports the team's Head Coach in all aspects of the program's operation. This includes student-athlete development, recruiting, team logistics, and compliance. The role requires flexibility to work some nights, weekends, and to travel overnight for away games. The Assistant Coach
- Softball takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching & Athlete Development- Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices.
- Provide technical instruction, skill development, and individual feedback to student-athletes.
- May provide preparation and logistical support for games .
- Foster an environment focused on growth, accountability, and team cohesion. Recruitment
- Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
- Communicate with recruits and their families through phone, email, and in-person visits.
- Coordinate and participate in on-campus recruiting visits and events.
- Ensure all recruiting activities comply with institutional, conference, and NCAA guidelines. Team Operations & Logistics
- Manage team travel logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals for away contests.
- Drive college vehicles to practices, games, and tournaments as necessary.
- Assist in equipment management and inventory control. Administrative & Compliance Support
- Maintain records related to team activities, recruiting, and travel.
- Assist the Head Coach with administrative tasks and program planning as needed.
Qualifications:
Required Bachelor's Degree. Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience (collegiate or competitive level preferred). Understanding of the role of athletics in a competitive academic environment. Valid driver's license and ability to drive college vehicles; must successfully complete the Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. Willingness and availability to work nights, weekends, and travel overnight as required. Successful completion of required reference and background checks. An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9803471"">https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Assistant-Coach- -Softball_