Assistant Softball Pitching Coach

The Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Softball program and serves as the pitching coach.

Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serves as the pitching coach.
• Assist with essential daily tasks that are vital in running a successful NCAA Division II Athletic program
• On and offcampus recruiting of quality prospective studentathletes
• Attend and/or plan fundraising activities
• Assist with practice planning and implementation
• Game day responsibilities as directed by Head Coach
• Organize and participate in community engagement activities
• Monitor academic status and progress of studentathletes
• Film review and preparation of scouting reports as directed by Head Coach
• Field work and maintenance of softball facility as directed by Head Coach
• Assist in developing and monitoring an effective strength and conditioning program
• Assist Head Coach with social media accounts and positively promote the Softball program
• Administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, organizing travel, and general office duties
• Effective communication with current studentathletes as well as prospective studentathletes
• Adhere to MHU, SAC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree with a successful coaching background in Softball. Strong communication, organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage Softball programs are important.

About Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis under applicable law in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.