What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Softball Coach position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
The Head Softball Coach reports to the Vice President and Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of the operation of a competitive NCAA softball program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic monitoring, compliance, team travel, and administrative support. The Assistant Coach promotes academic success, personal growth, and athletic achievement while ensuring compliance with NCAA, SWAC Conference, and Alabama A&M University regulations.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct all aspects of the program and build a winning culture aligned with the University's mission.
- Plan and lead practices, competitions, conditioning, strategy, and scouting; evaluate team and individual performance.
- Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
- Champion academic excellence and monitor progress toward the degree; partner with Academic Services on NCAA eligibility.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen team APR and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
- Prioritize student-athlete mental health and well-being; foster a supportive environment and connect athletes to campus and clinical resources.
- Serve as a mentor; model sportsmanship, discipline, accountability, and ethical conduct.
- Lead recruiting within NCAA rules, including annual strategy, evaluation of prospects for athletic ability, academics, and character, campus visits, and coaching networks.
- Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules; complete required education; report potential violations promptly; maintain accurate records.
- Manage program operations (scheduling, travel, equipment, facilities) and the operating budget.
- Assist with scholarship management alongside Athletics Administration and Compliance.
- Support fundraising, donor and alumni engagement, camps and clinics, media, and community outreach.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively.
- Master's degree.
- Head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Experience in student-athlete academic development and retention initiatives.
- Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and competitive achievement.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus stakeholders.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-athlete success.
- Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Ability to multi-task and use critical thinking skills
- Good time management skills
- A professional demeanor
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment with people of other cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to work and travel
- Ability to work weekends and evening
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $53,325 - $71,100