In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, the Softball Associate Head Coach will assist in administering the progress and success of the intercollegiate women's softball program within the guidelines of the NCAA, the Big East Conference and DePaul University. This includes all pre-season, in-season and post-season activities necessary to the development of a nationally-competitive and successful program. Successful candidates share a commitment to celebrating the diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences of the DePaul Athletics community both on and off the field.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelors Degree required. 5-8 years coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level.
- Preference given to candidates with previous Head Coaching experience and experience as a pitching coach.
- Collegiate playing experience preferred
- Requirement that a coach shall not engage in off-campus recruiting activities until the coach has received, from the coach's institution, rules education covering NCAA legislation, including Bylaw 13 adn other bylaws that relate to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
- Valid Driver's license required for team transportation needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to use video analysis software to improve team training and game preparation (Synergy and Rapsodo)
- Demonstrated experience in working in a diverse urband and/or intercollegiate athletics environment
- Dedication to serving the department, the University and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, inititative and integrity.
- Position requires working evenings, weekends, and university holiday hours during the school year.
Travel is required for extended periods of time for competition and recruiting.
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Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.