Assistant Coach - Moffat Family Diversity in Coaching Fellowship

Primary Responsibilities:

The Moffat Fellow will have responsibilities assisting with the coaching, planning and execution of daily practices for one of Springfield College’s twenty-six varsity sport offerings (please visit https://springfieldcollegepride.com for full list).  The Moffat Fellow is responsible for assisting the head coach with skill instruction, game review, game preparation and position-specific technique and individual meetings.  The Moffat Fellow will be an instrumental part of home and away contest coaching.   

Secondary Responsibilities: 

The Moffat Fellow will have some game management responsibilities within the Department of Athletics.  The Moffat Fellow will take on other responsibilities vital to the success of the program.  These responsibilities might include recruiting, team travel preparation, managing social media accounts, general office tasks, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Fellowship Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

●       Coaching/Teaching/Playing experience in one of the twenty-six varsity sport offerings
●       Excellent organizational and communication skills
●       Strong leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current US Driver’s License
  • A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion  

Position Requirements:

  • Be accepted into a full-time graduate program at Springfield College
  • Remain in good academic standing with Springfield College
  • Pass the NCAA recruiting test
  • Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED

 

To Apply:   Please send resume, cover letter, personal statement (prompt is below) and application including sport of interest to:

 

When applying, please answer the following prompt:

Springfield College values diversity in background and experiences, as such, we seek individuals with a deep understanding and appreciation of the lived experiences of minoritized and marginalized populations to serve as our Moffat Family Diversity in Coaching Fellow. In addition to the coaching aspects of the fellowship, the Moffat fellow will be strongly encouraged to build relationships and collaborate with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement.  In 500 words or less, please share how you would go about using your understanding of  minoritized and or marginalized populations on campus to build community, along with how you intend to interface with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement.