12-Month NCAA Women's Softball Assistant Coach

California State University, Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,174 - 85,463; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Women’s Softball Assistant Coach for a 12-month, non-tenure role. The position supports the Head Coach in daily program operations, skill instruction, game prep, and recruiting within a NCAA Division I program.

The role emphasizes evaluating talent, coordinating travel, and maintaining records while coordinating with campus units to promote student-athlete academic success and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• One year or more of competitive softball coaching, playing, or related experience.
• Ability to work effectively with student‑athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in the administration and daily operation of the softball program.
• Teach and instruct student-athletes in softball-specific skills during practices, individual workouts, and competitions.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, scouting reports, video analysis, and opponent evaluation.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes through evaluations, correspondence, phone calls, campus visits, and off-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain recruiting records and complete all required NCAA, conference, and institutional documentation.
• Support the academic success and retention of student‑athletes by working closely with academic support personnel.
• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and other operational functions of the program.
• Work collaboratively with Athletics support units including Compliance, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Academic Services, Equipment Operations, Marketing, Development, Facilities, and Sports Information.
• Assist in the planning and administration of softball camps and clinics.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Women’s Softball Assistant Coach for a 12-month, non-tenure role. The position supports the Head Coach in daily program operations, skill instruction, game prep, and recruiting within a NCAA Division I program.

The role emphasizes evaluating talent, coordinating travel, and maintaining records while coordinating with campus units to promote student-athlete academic success and program compliance.