Assistant Softball Coach at Colby College in Benton, Maine

Job Description:

Job Description
Department:Softball - StaffPay Rate Type:HourlyEmployee Type:Job Summary:The College is home to a state-of-the-art athletics complex which is among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine's first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast.


The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant softball coach beginning February 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025. The assistant coach's responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III program. Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices

  
  


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  Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members

  
  


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  Plan and prepare for competitions

  
  


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  Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising

  
  


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  Monitor academic progress of athletes

  
  


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  Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully

  
  


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  Research academic and athletic credentials

  
  


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  Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings

  
  


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  Organize and implement recruit visits

  
  


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  Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws

  
  


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  Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes

  
  


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  Serve as an effective role model for college-age students

  
  


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  Assist with day-to-day operations of the program

  
  


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  Provide effective communication to head coach

  
  


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  Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics' team members

  
  


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  Assist with the coordination of team travel

  
  


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  Attend and participate in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion

  
  


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  Position will have a secondary assignment within the department

  
  


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  Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience

  
  


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  Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable

  
  


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  Committed to the values of a liberal arts education

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering

  
  


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  Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills

  
  


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  Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Valid driver's license required and must meet the College's Fleet Safety Policy requirements

  
  


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  Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state

  
  


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  Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels

  
  


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  Excellent oral and written communication skills

  
  


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  Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community

  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging.

Operates on turf, courts, gymnasium, and training rooms. General open office and campus environment. Position involves both sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful and satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby College website. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT COLBY COLLEGE:

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Located in Waterville, Maine near the banks of the beautiful Kennebec River, Colby College is one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. Colby's focus on innovative and leading-edge programs that complement the traditional liberal arts-in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, genomics and computational biology, climate change and the environment, the arts and humanities, public policy, and performance studies, distinguish Colby from other schools of its size. Colby extends its reach, impact, and opportunities through external partnerships with globally recognized laboratories and medical facilities, arts organizations, and a wide array of business partners. The campus boasts beautiful new facilities including the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, a best-in-class complex that has become a center for student activity; the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, a downtown community-based arts building; the forthcoming Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, which includes a start-of-the-art performance hall, studios, screening rooms, and a grand community space (opening in 2023). The College recently established the Island Campus in mid-coast Maine after acquiring the Allen and Benner Islands, once owned by the Wyeth family, to offer Colby students unique and timely cross disciplinary research opportunities in a range of academic disciplines, including the marine sciences and the arts.

Over the last seven years applications for admission have more than tripled, making Colby one of the most sought-after colleges in the country. The College's unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its rapidly changing student population. In recent years Colby has doubled both the number of enrolled Pell-eligible students and the number of enrolled students of color. Colby students, who come from throughout the U.S. and more than 70 countries, demonstrate unprecedented highs on every measure of academic achievement. Investments in financial aid (a 111 percent increase since 2014, to $58.6 million annually) and new programs are ensuring that all members of the community can thrive in this dynamic environment. Colby has raised $700 million toward its $750 million Dare Northward campaign goal, which was the largest campaign goal for a liberal arts college when it launched in 2017. Since 2014, the College's net assets have doubled to more than $2 billion, its record of fundraising has moved to the very top tier of liberal arts colleges, and it has rapidly expanded its faculty and staff to allow for new areas of inquiry, scholarship, and teaching, and to support record enrollments.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran's status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution's education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby's Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.