What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Softball Coach position at Mississippi Valley State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Head Softball Coach
Job Description
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all facets of leading a competitive NCAA Division I program. This includes the strategic planning, recruitment, and holistic development of student-athletes, ensuring excellence both on the court and in the classroom.
Core Responsibilities
- Program Leadership: Direct and coordinate the planning, organizing, and coaching of the team. Implement effective training and game strategies.
- Recruitment: Identify and recruit high-quality student-athletes who meet the academic and athletic standards of MVSU and the NCAA.
- Academic Success: Monitor and encourage the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA, SWAC, and University eligibility requirements.
- Fiscal Management: Prepare and manage the program’s operating budget, overseeing expenditures and adhering to departmental financial policies.
- Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to all NCAA, SWAC, and University rules and regulations, ensuring staff and players are informed of all governing policies.
- Public Relations & Fundraising: Act as a primary representative of the program by engaging with media, alumni, and donors to secure resources and promote public support.
- Staff Supervision: Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and team managers.
- Logistics: Coordinate home and away game arrangements, including scheduling, travel, and equipment needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Successful softball coaching experience as a head coach or assistant coach with winning programs.
Ability to recruit and navigate transfer portal.
Concern for academic and athletic preparation of student-athletes. Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administration, university personnel, and the general public. Demonstrate knowledge of the ability to comply with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
Successful softball coaching experience as a head coach or assistant coach with winning programs.
Ability to recruit and navigate transfer portal.
Concern for academic and athletic preparation of student-athletes. Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administration, university personnel, and the general public. Demonstrate knowledge of the ability to comply with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful head or assistant coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SF892P
Open Date
05/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include 2 Letters of Recommendation with your application
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Cover Letter
Salary : $42,117 - $67,347