Job Summary:
Organize and direct a varsity intercollegiate Softball program by instructing, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes through the planning and conduct of practices, competitions, and individual skill development sessions. Teach sport-specific skills, techniques, and strategies while fostering the athletic, academic, and personal development of student-athletes in a positive, supportive, and competitive environment. Recruit qualified student-athletes and perform the administrative, compliance, fundraising, and professional responsibilities necessary to successfully manage an Institutes-sponsored NCAA intercollegiate athletics program.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the sport or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years of coaching experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
- Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
- Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Skill in budget preparation and management.
- Ability to identify athletic skill levels, and gauge the potential admissibility of student athletes
Representative Job Duties:
- Coaching/Teaching: Provide training, instruction, and support to help student-athletes compete at the highest level while fostering a positive, supportive, and competitive team environment. Conduct team workouts and individual skill sessions to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential.
- Program Competitiveness: Build and maintain a competitive program within the conference and NCAA Division through strong performance, a competitive schedule, and sustained team success.
- NCAA Compliance: Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, department, and Institute rules and regulations. Submit all required forms and documentation by established deadlines and report any potential violations promptly.
- Recruiting: Recruit highly qualified student-athletes through a variety of recruiting methods, including phone calls, campus visits, evaluations, camps, and electronic communications. Coordinate recruiting activities and communicate information to the Office of Enrollment Management in a timely manner.
- Financial Management: Prepare and manage the program's annual budget. Follow departmental and Institute financial procedures, reconcile travel expenses, and manage program funds in collaboration with Athletics leadership.
- Administrative Responsibilities: Perform administrative duties effectively by maintaining regular office hours, responding promptly to communications, meeting deadlines, and maintaining organized records and workspaces.
- Professional Conduct: Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and appropriate conduct while coaching, recruiting, and representing the Athletics Department and the Institute.
- Institute Engagement: Participate in admissions and institutional events, including visitation programs, open houses, accepted student events, and other activities as requested. Support community engagement initiatives when appropriate.
- Academic Success: Promote academic achievement by establishing high expectations for student-athletes and supporting their academic progress and accomplishments.
- Secondary Duties: Perform additional departmental responsibilities as assigned with diligence and professionalism.
Shift:
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel:
Travel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%)
Driving:
Driving a passenger van seating 14 or fewer
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $68,000 - $72,500
The anticipated salary for this full-time, 12-month appointment is $68,000 - $72,500 for the academic year. This is an exempt position and is eligible for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's comprehensive benefits package.
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact [email protected].
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
