Head Softball Coach

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department

Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Head Softball Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership and oversight of all aspects of Dickinson College's NCAA Division III softball program. The position is responsible for building a competitive championship-caliber program while supporting the academic, personal, and leadership growth of student-athletes.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the administration of a designated Dickinson sport program. The Head Coach is responsible for managing a sufficient roster of student-athletes while making both academic and athletic success a priority and embracing the Division III liberal arts experience. The position is responsible for recruiting and developing student athletes, organizational and fiscal management of the program, scheduling and conducting games/practices and the implementation of game strategies.

Essential Functions

• Educate and develop student-athletes to prepare them for success within the athletic program, classroom, and community. Plan and implement valuable learning experiences where student-athletes are challenged to excel both in the classroom and within their respective sport. Focusing on supporting academic and leadership expectations through mentoring and individual check-ins. Prepare individual student-athletes to have success in competition through physical conditioning, instruction of competitive strategies, and demonstration of proper technique. Provide coaching during practice sessions as well as during competition. Conducting team-building activities to create a cohesive environment. 50%
• Recruit qualified student-athletes to Dickinson through attending camps, showcases, games, practices, etc. Initiate and maintain communication with prospective recruits through letters, email, telephone calls, social media, home visits and hosting/coordinating on-campus visits based on NCAA compliance standards and regulations. 30%
• Management of operational/administrative functions. Oversees the fiscal/budgetary components for assigned intercollegiate program. Schedule all practices and competitive events. Organizes team travel, meals, and overnight accommodations. Participate in live scouting, utilization of video, and develops winning traditions within respective sport. In collaboration with the Athletic Director, hires and supervises assistant coaching staff. 10%
• Maintain relationships and engages with alumni athletes and parents through telephone calls, social media, letters, emails, and creating/attending alumni events. Assists in raising funds for the athletic department. Plan and implement community programming such as clinics, camps, and service opportunities, etc. 10%

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a highly competitive NCAA Division III softball program that competes for Centennial Conference championships and NCAA postseason opportunities.
• Recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes who are committed to excellence academically, athletically, and personally.
• Plan, organize, and supervise all aspects of the softball program, including practices, competition, player development, and team travel.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Dickinson College policies and regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture that supports student-athlete well-being, personal growth, and competitive excellence.
• Develop student-athlete leadership by creating opportunities for leadership development, accountability, and service.
• Develop annual recruiting and competitive plans to continually increase the competitiveness of the program.
• Support fundraising, alumni engagement, and program promotion in collaboration with the Office of Advancement and Athletics staff.
• Manage the softball operating budget and maintain accurate program records, including purchasing documentation and credit card receipts.
• Work cooperatively with department offices, including marketing and communications, athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and equipment staffs in the promotion and operation of the intercollegiate program.
• Participate in game administration for department events.
• Attend monthly department meetings and other required Athletics functions.
• Serve on various Athletics Department committees.
• Promote the mission and values of Dickinson College and contribute positively to the overall success of the Athletics Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, and scheduling work, reviewing work, and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Education/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• Master's degree, preferred.
• This position is subject to the Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance consisting of the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Certification, and Federal Criminal History Record Information Check pursuant to Pennsylvania law and Dickinson College policy.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.

Independence of Action

• Results are defined; incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Work Environment

• Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures:
  • Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
  • Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour.
  • Extreme Heat: Temperatures about 100 degrees for more than an hour.
  • Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above noise level.
  • Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

EEO/Diversity Statement:    

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.