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Assistant Coach, Softball

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University of Notre Dame

Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Category: Admin-Athletics/Coaching
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Assistant Coach, Softball

Job Description

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University’s Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

Both positions shall serve as an Assistant to the head coach in all phases of conducting a Division I, nationally competitive softball program in compliance with NCAA rules.
One assistant shall serve as hitting coach. This coach is expected to develop and lead a comprehensive hitting and offensive strategy and philosophy for the softball program. This assistant coach shall also be responsible for the outfielders.
One assistant shall serve as the pitching coach. This coach is expected to develop a comprehensive pitching development plan for the pitching staff and have expert knowledge of in-game calling.
Film/Video Coordinator – Expected to learn and implement a video system for coaches and players to utilize for scouting, game preparation, and skill development through practice.
May be tasked as recruiting coordinator. As such, will be responsible for executing recruiting philosophy and ensuring entire staff has a clear plan for recruiting each year.
Assist Recruiting Coordinator – Expected to assist Recruiting Coordinator with correspondence, unofficial and official visits, on-road recruiter in the fall and summer and maintain data base for recruiting.
Game Equipment Liaison – Expected to be the liaison between contracted equipment companies and our program. Will be responsible for the maintenance and organization of team equipment rooms and inventory.
Scout Opposing Teams – Expected to create Offensive Scouting Report on Opponents and deliver information to the players ahead of time. Will be expected to watch live games and/or through Synergy to know opponents.
Assist in planning all practices and perform coaching duties such as technique instruction and drill implementation.
Discuss with the head coach both team and individual strengths and weaknesses and design strategies for improvement.
Provide feedback to student-athletes, both as part of practice, and through analysis of videotape from practice.
Assist the operations director with all aspects of the softball camp activities including daily schedule, securing camp staff, ordering equipment, arranging facilities and dates, and creating brochures.
Work in conjunction with media relations director to manage social media.