Career Center
Hayward, California
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Owosso, Michigan
Posted: 11-Sep-23
Location: Albany, New York
Type: Full-time
Sector:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute a strategy for building a regionally and nationally competitive team. Design a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance. Work closely with Enrollment Management to develop and implement a strategy to recruit talented high school and transfer student-athletes consistent with NCAA and conference rules. Maintain a full roster by reaching annual recruiting expectations within the financial aid budget and by limiting attrition. Establish and maintain ethical standards of behavior for all student-athletes. Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes in the program. Work with Strength and Conditioning Coach on the design and implementation of a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the success of the Softball program. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches that provide support with all program objectives. Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient Softball program. Work with Institutional Advancement to develop and sustain positive relationships with alumni, donors and season ticket holders to meet fund-raising goals and initiatives. Participate in friend, fan and fundraising events. Serve as an ambassador for the Softball program and the College's athletics program, articulating their missions and engaging in public speaking opportunities that promote the Softball program including communication with the media. Exhibit the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member. Ensure program/coaching staff compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Relate well to officials, high school coaches, parents/guardians, media, alumni, donors and the public. Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes and external constituents through a positive and constructive approach with respect for the competencies of others while exhibiting appropriate conflict management behavior. Perform other duties as assigned by the AVP and Athletics Director.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Collegiate coaching experience or high level playing experience coupled with a demonstrated ability to coach college level student-athletes.
- Demonstrated success in coaching a regionally or nationally competitive team is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of NCAA compliance and recruiting policies.
- Proven success in recruiting student-athletes.
- Proven success in fan, friend and fundraising activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the College and with people from varied social, educational and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
- Strong organizational, written/oral and interpersonal communications skills.
- Intermediate level computer skills using a Windows based operating system, specifically MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Possess or have the ability to maintain Annual First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Current Driver's License, with no more than 2 moving violation convictions and/or accidents within the past 40 months to meet the requirements for driving College vehicles.
Additional Information:
Full time, full-year position
Compensation includes comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan to further enhance your knowledge and skills, retirement plans through TIAA, and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.
The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.
The College of Saint Rose is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and secure environment for the entire college community and upon request will provide its annual security report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at 518-454-5187 or on line at www.strose.edu/securityreport
When appropriate, based on the facts and circumstances of each particular situation, the College may agree to sponsor a foreign national for the most appropriate non-immigrant visa and/or permanent visa for such foreign national based upon the needs of the College. The College's visa sponsorship policy covers certain full-time faculty tenure track positions with respect to current and prospective employees who may require sponsorship for a visa or a nonimmigrant status. This visa sponsorship policy does not apply to non-tenure track faculty positions, part-time faculty positions, visiting faculty positions, or temporary faculty positions. Nor does this visa sponsorship policy apply to administrative, support, technical or other positions. Exceptions to the prior prohibitions may be made in circumstances where the College, in its discretion and on a case-by-case basis, decides to provide visa sponsorship for certain staff positions. The College retains the right to make decisions about visa sponsorship that support the College's business and academic needs, including providing visa sponsorship for only certain academic titles. Visa sponsorships are based solely on the needs of the College and at the sole discretion of the College.
The College of Saint Rose participates in E-Verify. If hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the College is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the College can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
