University Overview | Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.
At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.
With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.
Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today! |
Diversity Statement | The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities. |
Job Description Summary | The Head Softball Coach will plan, organize, direct and evaluate all phases of a highly competitive intercollegiate softball program at the University of La Verne in accordance and compliance with the NCAA, SCIAC and the University of La Verne’s policies and regulations; understanding the role of Division III athletics in the educational process and while recruiting quality student-athletes. |
Minimum Qualifications | - Ability to organize and operate an effective college athletic program while motivating and
mentoring student-athletes. Includes (but not limited to) experience with: budget management, team travel logistics and expenditures, overall inventory (i.e. equipment, uniforms, balls, bats, etc.), season competition scheduling, fundraising, student-athlete academic progress monitoring, alumni relations, and rules compliance. - Ability to stay abreast of, and incorporate into daily operations, current and developing
trends (video, voice, data, and computing technologies). - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and personnel
simultaneously. - Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and
positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, sexual preference/identity, physical limitations, class or religious perspectives. - Enthusiasm with the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change and high pressure.
- Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word,
Excel, etc.). - Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs, utilizing proper
grammar and punctuation. |
Benefits Summary | Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification. |