Head Softball Coach Alfred State College

Alfred State College Title: Head Softball Coach - Alfred State College Location: Alfred, NY Category: Professional Bargaining Unit - UUP Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026 Job Description:The Head Coach is the person responsible for all aspects of leading a NCAA program in the sport of Softball. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, student- athlete development, competition preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, alumni and public relations, fundraising, adherence to NCAA rules and regulations, and general administrative duties. The Head Coach and his/her program will be evaluated for competitive success, the extent to which coaches are providing a positive meaningful educational experience for student-athletes leading to their graduation and the extent to which the Head Coach has established a sport culture in which he/she is viewed by the student-athlete(s) as a mentor, educator and role model. The Head Coach will also be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of both the college and its Athletic program as well as adherence to departmental, university, and NCAA policies and procedures. The Head Coach is also responsible for general field maintenance including infield and warning track grooming, tarp application and removal coordination, and management of mowing the outfield natural grass. Additional duties will include one or more of the following, contingent upon qualifications: game day supervisor for various athletic contests, travel coordinator, and/or scheduling coordinator. This individual will also assist with athletic department events including Homecoming, Hall of Fame, Special Olympics, and End of Year athletic awards.Recruiting: The Head Coach is responsible for the development of a comprehensive plan to identify, evaluate and recruit high quality student-athletes to Alfred State. This includes, but is not limited to, phone contacts, in-person evaluations, and student-athlete visits to campus. The Head Coach is responsible, as per NCAA rules, to maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities for himself/herself and for his/her assistant coaches.Team Preparation: The Head Coach is responsible for training, teaching and conditioning student- athletes in preparation for all intercollegiate contests. The Head Coach will plan and supervise practices, prepare game strategies and coach the team at contests. The Head Coach will work closely with the Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training staffs to develop a yearlong program of conditioning and injury prevention.Student-Athlete Development: The Head Coach is responsible for creating an atmosphere and culture that is a reflection of the missions of both the Athletic Department and the College. A positive student-athlete experience, both on and off the field is a number one priority of the coaching staff and administration. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring academic performance including graduation rates, study hall, and class attendance. Incumbent is also responsible for the behavior and appearance of student-athletes and managers under his/her direction while they are representing the institution.Administrative Responsibilities: The Head Coach will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling of practices and games, annual reports, recruiting logs, providing rosters and other paperwork to various offices for NCAA compliance issues, team travel plans, field maintenance and game preparation, all any/all administrative requirements for any other duties as assigned.NCAA Rules Compliance: The Head Coach will be responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the Softball program.Budget: The Head Coach will be responsible for administering a budget devel