Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Date: May 15, 2026

Title: Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Description: Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all facets of a competitive NCAA athletic program including but not limited to the recruitment of qualified student-athletes, game-day preparation, practice implementation, social media, support for the head coach and program, team management, community service projects, and fundraising. This position will also include other assignment(s) by the Executive Director of Athletics. Position responsibilities must be completed in accordance with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, College, Empire 8, NCAA, and other related association rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in recruiting and retaining qualified students in accordance with the Hartwick Softball Program, Athletic Department, and college standards.
• Organize recruiting outreach and travel to recruiting events in collaboration with the head coach.
• Assist the head coach and department in the administrative functions of the program including but not limited to, travel planning, compliance obligations, equipment acquisitions, and general office work.
• Instruct student-athletes on the rules, fundamentals, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport by designing instructions for individual student-athletes and team needs. Collaborate with the head coach on coaching activities, including team building exercises, determining game strategy, coaching of student-athletes during games and practices, practice preparation, video work, and overall development of student athletes both on and off the field. Assess player's skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence, innovation and diversity in undergraduate teaching by building healthy relationships with the students, responding to their concerns, advising students both personally and academically, and contributing to their personal growth and academic success.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external constituents.
• Be a positive member of the department by supporting other programs and find ways to be involved in the Hartwick College campus community.
• Participation in major campus events including Welcome Weekend, TrueBlue Weekend, and commencement weekend.
• Participation in major athletic department fundraising events.
• Comply with all College, Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College department and associational laws, rules and regulations.
• As a representative of the College, expected to comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Executive Director of Athletics including game management or committee service, and teaching PHED skill courses, and PE coaching courses.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements for this position is a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Playing and/or previous coaching experience preferred. Clean driving record and a valid driver's license and be insurable through the College.

• General computer skills including Microsoft software (Word, Office, Excel, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Supervisory skills a plus
• Strong knowledge of the sport
• Being up to date with safety, rules and regulations and proper certifications
• Ability to provide academic guidance and mentoring to student-athletes
• Ability to multi-task and handle a job with a daily change of pace
• Ability to use independent action, estimating skill, memory, and problem-solving skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching methods and possess excellent leadership, role modeling, organizational and interpersonal skills, and must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations. Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable through the College.

Salary Range: $27,000

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. The College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to "be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning."

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and a celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders-what you do at Hartwick really matters.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York-a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening "the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community." Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:

• A cover letter;
• A resume;
• The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.