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Posted: Jun 14, 2022

April 24th, 2025

Head Women’s Softball Coach 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position include recruiting, team and travel supervision, and coaching the women’s intercollegiate softball team during both practices and games.

  • Coordinates the preparation and training of the Softball Team
  • Coordinates and provides positive supervision and leadership for practice and competitive activities
  • Coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions and related activities with proper attention to the players’ mental, emotional, social and physical well-being
  • Serves as an example of competitive, but sportsmanlike conduct
  • Provides direction and assistance to student-athletes in achieving their academic, athletic, and personal goals
  • Adheres to NJCAA, MD JUCO, Chesapeake College and other relevant rules and regulations

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in softball related activities in order to demonstrate skills required and provide live practice to players.

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. regularly. Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 100lbs. occasionally with assistance.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for extended periods of time.

• Must know how and be able to drag, line and maintain softball field.

Other Requirements:

  • Previous softball coaching experience which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of coaching softball
  • Knowledge of all aspects of the sport of softball
  • Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other members of the college community
  • Current CPR/AED/ First Aid certification or ability to obtain within two months of employment.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

 

Please reach out to Kirsten Blake at kblake@chesapeake.edu if interested.