Head Coach Softball

About Roxbury Community College:

Founded in 1973 in Boston's historical neighborhood of Roxbury, Roxbury Community College (RCC) serves as a beacon of educational opportunity for the diverse populations who live near the campus and throughout the City of Boston. RCC is recognized as a Predominantly Black institution (PBI) by the United States Department of Education and is the only institution of higher education in New England to hold that distinction. Home to 26 programs of study, the College offers unique educational pathways for students to pursue while experiencing life on a city campus. Our dedicated workforce of faculty, staff, and administrators reflects the communities that we serve. RCC strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply for employment opportunities at the College.

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Job Description:

Title: Head Coach Softball

Department: Student Life

Reports to: Athletic Director

Schedule: Part-time

Date: June 2024

Roxbury Community College Athletics Department invites applications for the part time position of Softball Coach. Apply today for this tremendous opportunity to be the first Head Coach to lead and build our Softball Program. This will be our very first softball team in program history. RCC is a member of NJCAA Region 21 Athletic Conference.

• Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of the softball team and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Roxbury Community College and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

• Promote the positive development and growth of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally; and monitor academic progress of student-athletes to insure eligibility and progress towards a degree.

• Recruit and retain student athletes for the softball team in accordance with Roxbury Community College and National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Guidelines.

• Understand and adhere to all Roxbury Community College, NJCAA and Region 21 Athletic Conference bylaws, rules, policies and protocols.

• Coordinate all practice and training sessions for the softball team and prepare the team for competition.

• Work with Strength and Conditioning Coach to Develop Strength and Conditioning program for student athletes.

Requirements:

• Experience in coaching, playing at a higher education institution or high school level required.

• Bachelor's Degree, master's degree Preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of Institutional, NJCAA and/ or NCAA policies and procedures, Roxbury Community College rules and conference rules are required.

• Knowledge of recruiting in Massachusetts and ability to judge high school players for talent to play on the Softball team of the College are required.

• Ability to instruct Baseball related skills.

• Ability to exhibit good judgement.

• Support the Division's Collaborative Mission.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Ability to work flexible hours (nights &weekends) required.

• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

Additional Information:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

A cover letter detailing qualifications

Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

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ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.