Now Hiring! Head Coach for Softball- Athletics!

Canisius University, a member of the Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, seeks a full-time Head Coach for Softball. The head coach for softball ensures the Canisius softball program is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and develop all aspects of the NCAA Division I softball program.
• Identify, recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for the Canisius University softball program.
• Organize and execute team and individual skill instruction for players.
• Schedule and coordinate conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with Athletic Performance Staff.

• Advise and monitor the academic development of student-athletes.

• Scout opponents, prepare game plans and instruct the student-athletes within the softball program.
• Responsible for budget preparation and administration.
• Coordinate, with the Sport Supervisor, the competition schedule.
• Oversee team travel and recruiting travel arrangements.

• Coordinate official and unofficial visits, written correspondence and telephone communications.

• Record all required team activities, practice logs, and recruiting activities within institutional systems.
• Promote the softball program to the public, assist in community relations and fundraising activities. 
• Market and direct the Canisius University softball camps/clinics.
• Supervise assistant coaches and/or other program support staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferred.
• Coaching and/or playing experience is required; coaching, playing, and/or recruiting experience at the Division I Level is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Previous experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license with a positive driving record per the University’s insurance provider (with/or upon moving to NYS obtain a NYS driver’s license within NYS DMV residency guidelines after hire).

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.  Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (716) 888-2240.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice.  Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity.  The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.     

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $60,000 to $69,000 annually 

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience.  Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.