Head Softball Coach- Madison Night Mares

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead and develop the Madison Night Mares Women's Summer Collegiate Softball team as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction, recruiting, coaching, hiring assistant coach(es), and mentorship to our student-athletes while fostering a culture of excellence. The season will consist of about 42 total games that will span from the middle of June through August.

About the Madison Night Mares:

The Night Mares are the largest and most successful summer collegiate softball teams in the nation attracting more than 21,000 fans in its inaugural season (2024), and looking to grow that number heading into next summer. The Night Mares main focus is player development, as well as fan entertainment, and the head coach would expect to embody that culture.

During the Night Mares inaugural season, the Night Mares led the Northwoods league in Batting Average (.330), Hits (397), Doubles (80), Stolen Bases (108), Fielding Percentage (.956), and Strikeouts (216).

Responsibilities:

• • Recruit and retain talented student-athletes through scouting, networking, and building relationships with universities from all levels.
  • Cooperate with the Compliance Department of the student-athletes respected University to ensure guidelines and regulations are followed.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching program to enhance the skills and performance of student-athletes.
  • Design and execute effective practice sessions, drills, and game strategies to maximize team performance and success.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development.
  • Conduct film study and analysis to evaluate team and individual performance, and provide constructive feedback to players.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes, guiding them to promote personal growth and success.
  • Ensure coaches or players are at all assigned special events including camps and community events
  • Cultivate positive relationships with the community to support the program's development and success.
  • Represent the team and the institution professionally at all times, both on and off the field.
  • Communicate and enforce any team rules that may be in place.
  • Understand the host family program that most girls will be a part of support the rules of each family that hosts a player and encourage the players to have a positive relationship with their family and be respectful.
  • Other responsibilities/duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Proven coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level, with a strong track record of developing student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain talented student-athletes.
• Outstanding player network and a desire to attract the best players possible to Madison.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively motivate and inspire athletes.
• Strong knowledge of the sport, including current trends, strategies, and training techniques.
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity and sportsmanship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with department staff and other stakeholders to support the overall success of student-athletes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

1. How long have you been coaching at the collegiate level?
2. Explain some of your recruiting connections in the collegiate softball space.
3. Would you be willing to relocate to Madison Wisconsin for the summer?
4. Would you have a car with you?

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