Head Softball Coach

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Head Softball Coach

Role Title

Role Code
01011-SW

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number
275A0186

Agency
New River Community College

Division
New River Community College (Div)

Work Location
Pulaski - 155

Hiring Range
$4000 for academic year

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
F-Admin Supp

Full Time or Part Time
Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No

Work Schedule

To be determined

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of the team/program, including the administration, management, and planning for the team.
• Maintain a positive public image for the team and New River Community College.
• Create a healthy and safe environment for the team and ensure the well-being of individual players.
• Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy both within and outside of NRCC's service region.
• Maintain an appropriate roster size and ensure the retention of student athletes through their college career at NRCC.
• Develop proper channels of communication between the team, NRCC, and the public.
• Develop and implement team strategies & tactics.
• Provide instruction and individual skill development.
• Organize and execute team travel plans. Transport team to games using college vehicles as applicable.
• Develop an appropriate practice and game schedule for balanced, competitive play.
• Assist the Student Activities Advisor with budget management and the best utilization of resources.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with all applicable NRCC, VCCS, and conference rules/regulations.
• Work with appropriate college officials to ensure student athletes meet the established eligibility requirements.
• Supervise the assistant coach.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the rules, strategies, and tactics of softball.
• The administrative, organizational, and communication skills sufficient to coach a college softball team.
• The ability to teach the necessary individual player development skills and team strategies and tactics required for college softball.
• A valid Virginia driver's license.

Additional Considerations

Additional factors that may be considered include:

Prior successful coaching experience at the college, high school, or travel/club level.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
WGE_2621P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/10/2025

Job Close Date
12/31/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Agency Website
https://www.nr.edu/jobs/

Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock

Email
hrinformation@nr.edu

Phone Number
540-674-3635

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86724