Under the general direction of the Head Softball Coach, the coach will assist with all aspects of the management of a competitive NCAA DII softball program, managed in accordance with NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), and Hillsdale College policies and regulations. Areas of responsibility include: coaching position players, recruitment of student-athletes, student-athlete development, assisting in management of budget, travel, and equipment; assisting with fundraising and community engagement activities; adherence to NCAA/GMAC legislation, and other duties as assigned. Full-time, 12-month position with College benefits package.
Essential Job Functions
Plan and execute softball strategy and skill development routines for athletes. Instruct athletes in proper techniques for each position as applicable. Carry out practice and meet related duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Athletic Director. Foster a positive and competitive environment. Provide support to academics as well as athletics. Assist with management of team travel, inventory & purchase of equipment/apparel, NCAA compliance activities & meetings, & facility upkeep. Assist with fundraising opportunities and community engagement activities as assigned. Scout, contact, and develop relationships with prospective student-athletes; communicate Hillsdale College principles, views, and academic rigorous environment to prospective student-athletes. Successfully recruit highly competitive student-athletes.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies or related field required, Master’s degree preferred. Previous experience coaching softball and competing as an athlete or coach is required.
Physical Requirements
Average physical strength is required.
Must be able to ambulate, step, climb, stoop, bend, twist, and carry heavy objects over uneven terrain.
Must be able to demonstrate movements in which athletes are being trained.
Must be able to communicate with Hillsdale College colleagues, athletes, prospective athletes, donors, and other constituents orally and in writing.
Must be able to safely lift or otherwise move up to 50 pounds of equipment regularly.
Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
Other Skills
Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.
Knowledge of technique and softball strategy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College is an independent, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college with a student body of about 1,400. Its four-year curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, and it is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.Hillsdale’s educational mission rests upon two principles: academic excellence and institutional independence. The College does not accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies for any of its operations.Located in rural southern Michigan, the nearly 200-acre Hillsdale campus includes both modern and historic buildings. Excellent facilities include comfortable residence halls, subject-specific computer labs, a state-of-the-art health education and sports complex, Michael Alex Mossey Library with its Leighton-Taylor Wing, the Sage Center for the Arts, the Herbert Henry Dow Science Building, Howard Music Hall and two new classroom buildings—Kendall Hall and Lane Hall. Adjacent to the campus is the model primary and secondary school, Hillsdale Academy, whose comprehensive Reference Guide is used in hundreds of schools throughout the country. An ideal student-to-faculty ratio ...of 10-to-1, rigorous academics, intramural sports, national fraternity and sorority houses and widespread community volunteerism nurture intellectual, physical, social and personal growth. A broad perspective is encouraged through opportunities for off-campus internships, overseas study programs and the adjunct seminars of the Center for Constructive Alternatives, Mises Lectures in free-market economics, the National Leadership Seminars and the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence.
