Assistant Coach, Softball

  • Fordham University
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
About Fordham:
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position :
Assistant Coach, Softball

Position Number:
A04435

FLSA:
Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week:
35

Department:
Softball

Campus:
Rose Hill

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Head Coach, Womens Softball, the Assistant Coach will assist in all aspects of running the softball program, including organization, planning, coaching, teaching, instructing, mentoring, and holistic development of student-athletes on and off the field.

This position requires the ability to support practice, competition, and recruiting schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, as well as frequent travel.

Essential Functions:
Develops, plans, instructs, and implements the infield and or outfield defensive philosophy through practices, scrimmages, games, drill progressions, body awareness, footwork concepts, and throwing patterns.

Develops, plans, instructs, and implements offensive hitting philosophy through practices, scrimmages, games, drill progressions, body awareness, and movement concepts.

Implements and uses video technology and analysis of hitters swings, fielding techniques, footwork, and throwing for further player development.

Identifies, evaluates, communicates, tracks, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.

Responsible for administrative functions as assigned.

Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note:
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities:
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions:
Assists in providing counseling and mentoring to student-athletes when appropriate and direct the student-athlete to professional staff when needed.

Assists in game management by helping to prepare, communicate, determine, and implement the strategies necessary to motivate the team to achieve maximum levels of individual and team performance.

Compiles, scouts, and analyzes opposing teams through video and scouting reports to develop effective offensive and defensive plans.

Assists with the understanding of statistical analysis to further develop student-athletes offensive and defensive abilities.

Assists with game day operations, marketing, promotions, etc.

Assists with creative content and management of the teams social media platforms.

Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing camps and clinics.

Assists with and participates in alumni outreach and fundraising activities and events supporting the program, the athletic department, and the University.

Works collaboratively with all support staff offices within the athletic department and on campus (i.e., Strength/Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Facilities, Marketing, Sports Information, Compliance, Business, Admissions, Financial Aid, etc).

Helps coordinate, schedule, and communicate all team, community, and campus engagement and service opportunities. Assist in the reservation process of campus facilities and have familiarity with campus events and resources.

Completes required monthly paperwork, such as Arms, Concur reports, etc

Assists in the communication and enforcement of team and program policies regarding student-athlete conduct.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience as a softball or baseball coach, instructor, student-athlete, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills:
High level organizational skills and highly motivated

Demonstrated ability, commitment, and motivation for holistic student-athlete development.

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with the Head Coach, additional coaching and support staff members, student-athletes,
colleagues having a range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Valid U.S. drivers license ability to drive rental cars, University-owned vehicles (15 passenger van to practices and or games, upon obtaining Ram Van certification)

Credentialed, or the ability to obtain certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree

Experience with recruiting and or player development of high-academic prospective student-athletes .

Minimum Starting Salary:
$60,000

Maximum Starting Salary:
$63,345

Note:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?:
No

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
A1072P

Number of Vacancies:
1

Start Date:
ASAP

Posting Date:
06/02/2026

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement:
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job ID: 523336024
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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