What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach Associate - Pitching Coach - Softball position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202600152S
Title
Coach Associate - Pitching Coach - Softball
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
Athletics
Division
Office of the President
Open Date
05/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in respective sport field is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory program work for Sam Houston Softball.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Softball. Assists the Head Softball Coach in coaching duties, team supervision, and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Performs standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs, or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Softball Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47334
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
202600152S
Title
Coach Associate - Pitching Coach - Softball
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
Athletics
Division
Office of the President
Open Date
05/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in respective sport field is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory program work for Sam Houston Softball.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Softball. Assists the Head Softball Coach in coaching duties, team supervision, and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Performs standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs, or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Softball Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47334
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
- 51.215.