What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Softball position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Head Coach - Softball Posting Number NFE03074P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division I Softball program including but not limited to: recruitment of prospective student-athletes; training and development of team (both academically and athletically); coordinate practice and competition schedules, manage sport budget, supervise volunteer coaches, liaison for academics and other departments on campus, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree required, master’s preferred. Applicants must have coaching and softball experience, with preference given to those having collegiate experience. Candidates must have excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision and the flexibility to travel, work weekends and evenings when necessary.
Posting Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/26/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding USD, the Athletic Department, and our new women’s triathlon program, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.
“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”
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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Head Coach - Softball Posting Number NFE03074P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division I Softball program including but not limited to: recruitment of prospective student-athletes; training and development of team (both academically and athletically); coordinate practice and competition schedules, manage sport budget, supervise volunteer coaches, liaison for academics and other departments on campus, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree required, master’s preferred. Applicants must have coaching and softball experience, with preference given to those having collegiate experience. Candidates must have excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision and the flexibility to travel, work weekends and evenings when necessary.
Posting Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/26/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding USD, the Athletic Department, and our new women’s triathlon program, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.
“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Exposure to Dust Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
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