Assistant Softball Coach (Part-Time)

The Athletics and Wellness Department is looking for a Assistant Softball Coach for the spring 2027 season. The Assistant Softball Coach will perform the following duties:

• Assist the Head Softball Coach with planning and conducting practices, skill-development sessions, and team activities.
• Provide instruction and support in the development of fundamental softball skills, including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and situational awareness.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, strategy, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
• Support the physical, technical, tactical, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with college and NJCAA guidelines.
• Monitor student-athlete progress and promote academic achievement, personal accountability, sportsmanship, and team success.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, discipline, integrity, and student-athlete well-being.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, the Head Softball Coach, Athletics Department staff, and other college personnel regarding team expectations and student-athlete progress.
• Assist with equipment management, field preparation, travel coordination, and other administrative duties related to program operations, as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all applicable college policies, conference regulations, and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or Athletics Department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Competitive softball playing experience at the secondary and/or collegiate level.
• Coaching experience at the secondary and/or collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and player development.
• Must maintain current CPR/AED certification
• Strong instructional, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff and support the goals of a collegiate athletic program.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information:

Salary: $2,700.00 - $4,000.00 (depending on experience)(Paid in 2 installments).

Training & Recruitment / State Date: August 1, 2025

Season Practice / Start Date: January 1, 2027 - End Date: May 31, 2027

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.