Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching)

Assistant Coach

Organization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants to apply for a full-time, contractual position with limited benefits. The Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program. The Assistant Coach fosters positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the broader community. A commitment to NCAA, conference, and university rules compliance, as well as the academic success of student-athletes, is essential.

Benefits: Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment. The Contingent Category II benefits include five (5) days of accrued annual leave; the following eight (8) holidays New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; three (3) days of accrued sick leave; jury duty. Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Assist in recruiting as well as scheduling, team organization, and supervising student athletes.

Monitoring academic progress.

Ordering equipment.

Manager oversight.

Maintaining alumni and community relations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the public.

Video editing and game preparation skills.

Knowledge of scheduling, team organization, and working with student athletes.

Ability to monitoring academic progress.

Skilled in ordering equipment.

Skilled in Manager oversight.

Preferences:

Previous softball playing or coaching experience.

College playing, high school, collegiate, and/or professional coaching experience.

Physical Demands:

May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.

May require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.

Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Additional Job Description:

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system.

Salary Range: $44,948 - $45,000

EEO Statement: UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement: It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.