Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Assistant Coach - Softball!

The Assistant Coach will assist in the development and management of all phases of the Saint Joseph’s College softball program. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of teaching the game including planning, organization, and execution in practice and game settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all practices and games
• Assist with training and teaching student-athletes
• Recruitment of high school student-athletes (calling prospects, traveling to watch games, meeting recruits and parents during campus visits, etc.)
• Assist with home and away game preparation and strategy
• Prepare for opponents
• Assist with team travel
• Participate in team fundraising activities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level or a comparable competitive environment
• National coaching certification (sport specific or equivalent) preferred
• CPR/AED certification required and must maintain certification

Supervision and Scheduling Demands:

Receives minimal supervision, will meet on a regular basis with the Head Coach. Ability to work, evenings, weekends, and some holidays for practice, games, and team-related events.   Occasional travel is required for games and tournaments. 

Equipment & Technology Usage:

Basic familiarity with a computer, smartphone, and other technology for communication and game analysis (video software, spreadsheets, etc.). Familiarity with sports performance tracking systems and coaching tools. Personal protective equipment required to ensure safety.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal success
• In-depth knowledge of the sport techniques, strategies, and rules at the collegiate level
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop student-athletes
• Consistent attendance at team-related events and activities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on best practices in coaching, student-athlete development, and wellness
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to physical conditioning and sport injuries
• Computer competence in word processing, database management and electronic mail
• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• Posses a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive situations
• Tolerates work related stress effectively, maintains professionalism and adherence to core values in all interactions
• Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record 

 Required Trainings (to be completed upon hire):

• Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System
• Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.