Athletic Assistant Women's Softball

Location: Utica, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Sep 10 2026 Job Description:

Position Summary:

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program. Athletic Assistant positions are 10 months (August 1-May 31). Athletic assistant's tenure concludes upon earning a master's degree or the conclusion of the agreement (maximum 3.5 year position).

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure players are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.

• Monitors players' academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.

• May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, and transportation. Contributes time and assistance to Booster Club, if appropriate.

• Recruits prospective student athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.

• Takes an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

• Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes and work toward their master's degree.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 1-2 years coaching experience preferred

• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Certifications:

• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Women's Softball

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff

• Strong organizations skills

• Must be willing to travel

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversees team managers

Driving Responsibility:

• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines.

• Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses.

• Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel.

Additional Information:

Position Information:

Stipend of $6,700, 12 graduate credit hours per year, on campus housing will be provided and meal plan

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.