Assistant Coach I - Women's Softball (Part Time)

Recent Jobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte is seeking an assistant coach to work with the head coach in developing an intercollegiate varsity program. You will participate in practices, contests, recruitment planning, and student-athlete development to foster academic and athletic success.

The role involves overseeing team activities, implementing policies, supporting the educational experience, and representing the university at events and recruiting trips.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of education/certifications and/or experience suitable for the position.
• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegial playing or related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practices and scheduled contests with the head coach to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes.
• Assist in developing a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes for a successful program.
• Help establish team rules and protocols and implement them appropriately.
• Support student athletes' personal development and competitive spirit while aiding their educational experience.
• Assist in promoting academic progress and retention through team activities and coordination with coaches.

Job description

Summary

Works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies

Essential Job Functions

• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team
• Works with the head coach to develop a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program
• Works with the head coach to establish team rules and protocols and implements appropriately
• Works with the head coach to foster the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience
• Works with the head coach to emphasize and promote academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates
• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program
• Works with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university
• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy
• Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)
• Works with head coach to oversee fundraising activities to provide funds for team expenses, such as traveling and team apparel
• Supervises and develops the department staff, as necessary, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegial playing or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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