Head Coach, Softball

Job Title

Head Coach, Softball

• Recruitment
  • Identify potential student-athletes by attending showcases and high school games.
  • Interview potential student-athletes on campus and provide tour of academic and athletic facilities.
  • Interact frequently with Admissions and Financial Aid Offices to better direct potential student-athletes in respective processes.
  • Represent program and department by attending CCM Open Hoises, coaches meetings and department functions as assigned by Athletic Director.
• Coaching and Training
  • Provide student-athletes with the basic education and training of the sport, teaching them maneuvers and plays relating to the position in which the player is assigned.
  • Help students develop competitive nature, teach them about ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and assist in the development of leadership skills.
  • Set up and call offensive and defensive plays during games and manage subordinate coaches.
• Support student‑athlete academic success by working with Academic Advisor, covering study halls, monitoring class attendance, and following up on progress reports.
• Prepare to participate in weekends and occasional overnight games and possible National Tournaments.
• Serve as one of the college's Campus Security Authorities, reporting to Public Safety any activities that may be considered criminal incidents.

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Experience with competitive playing or coaching, college‑level preferred.
• Prefer possession of coaching experience at the high school level or above.
• Thorough understanding of modern coaching methods, designing game plans, and assigning student athletes to appropriate positions.
• Able to demonstrate effective recruitment techniques and assess talent of players being recruited.
• Defensive driving course and 15‑passenger van safety course required upon acceptance of position. Must be able to operate a 15‑passenger van for away contests and, in some cases, home contests off‑site.
• DMV and criminal history background check required. Must be in good standing according to the Morris County Risk Management Department.
• Must have flexible schedule to be present at all practices, home and away games.
• Must hold current AED and CPR certification.

Skills are implied by the responsibilities and experience requirements above.

• Position obligations expected to occur between February 1st – May 15th.
• Non‑traditional season September 1st – October 15th.

$ 9,500

Seasonal, Part‑Time Staff