Job Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a part-time Assistant Softball Coach at the Plymouth Campus to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by supporting the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.

The individual in this role must be able to assist the Head Softball Coach in fostering a positive and competitive athletic program while mentoring student-athletes in academics, athletics, leadership, and faith. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong coaching, communication, and leadership skills and be committed to creating an environment that reflects Marian University's Franciscan values. They must be able to serve as a positive role model, contribute to the overall success of the softball program, and support the university's mission of providing an excellent educational experience rooted in the Catholic Franciscan and liberal arts traditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA recruiting rules and regulations
• Assist with the supervision and organization of practices and games while complying with relevant NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper and appropriate discipline among students during athletic contests, practices and while on trips off campus
• Acts in the absence of the head coach
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Marian University, Conference, and NJCAA policies and procedures
• Promote the philosophy and values of the Athletic Program and Marian University Plymouth
• Other responsibilities as assigned by head coach

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment in all matters.
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
• Impacts recruitment effectiveness, student experience, enrollment conversion, and operational efficiency across the admissions unit.
• Program-level budget monitoring and resource recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Prior coaching experience (high school, college, and/or studio/club)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must display excellent customer and staff relation skills
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.