Virginia's Community College System
Head Softball Coach
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
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 large site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides facilities for career technical education programs as well as college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body. Position: Head Softball Coach (Role Code 01011-SW) — FLSA Exempt. Work location: Pulaski, VA. Status: Part Time. Hiring range: $4,000 for the academic year. Reports to: appropriate college officials. This position is designated as a sensitive position per NRCC policy and may require related duties as assigned.
Duties
Oversee all aspects of the team/program, including 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 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 and tactics. Provide instruction and individual skill development. Organize and execute team travel plans and transport the 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 of and compliance with NRCC, VCCS, and conference rules and regulations. Work with appropriate college officials to ensure student athletes meet 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.
Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of the rules, strategies, and tactics of softball. Administrative, organizational, and communication skills sufficient to coach a college softball team. 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
Prior successful coaching experience at the college, high school, or travel/club level may be considered.
Details
Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes. Supervises Employees: No. Required Travel: Yes.
Posting Number: WGE_2621P. Recruitment Type: General Public - G. Number of Vacancies: 1. Open Until Filled: Yes. Job Open Date: 07/10/2025. Job Close Date: 12/31/2025. Special Instructions: 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, applicants must provide their AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP with an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, visit the link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Background Check: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks (where relevant). Selected candidates may also need to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, see http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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: 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: 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 identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86724
Notes: This description contains information from the original posting. It has been reformatted for clarity and to meet formatting guidelines. The content remains as originally provided.
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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 large site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides facilities for career technical education programs as well as college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body. Position: Head Softball Coach (Role Code 01011-SW) — FLSA Exempt. Work location: Pulaski, VA. Status: Part Time. Hiring range: $4,000 for the academic year. Reports to: appropriate college officials. This position is designated as a sensitive position per NRCC policy and may require related duties as assigned.
Duties
Oversee all aspects of the team/program, including 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 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 and tactics. Provide instruction and individual skill development. Organize and execute team travel plans and transport the 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 of and compliance with NRCC, VCCS, and conference rules and regulations. Work with appropriate college officials to ensure student athletes meet 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.
Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of the rules, strategies, and tactics of softball. Administrative, organizational, and communication skills sufficient to coach a college softball team. 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
Prior successful coaching experience at the college, high school, or travel/club level may be considered.
Details
Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes. Supervises Employees: No. Required Travel: Yes.
Posting Number: WGE_2621P. Recruitment Type: General Public - G. Number of Vacancies: 1. Open Until Filled: Yes. Job Open Date: 07/10/2025. Job Close Date: 12/31/2025. Special Instructions: 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, applicants must provide their AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP with an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, visit the link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Background Check: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks (where relevant). Selected candidates may also need to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, see http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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: 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: 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 identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86724
Notes: This description contains information from the original posting. It has been reformatted for clarity and to meet formatting guidelines. The content remains as originally provided.
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