Assistant Coach, Softball

Umterps; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking an NCAA Division I Softball Assistant Coach to assist the Head Coach with recruiting, scouting, coaching, travel coordination, and program administration. The role emphasizes interaction with students, staff, alumni and the public, while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies.

Preferred candidates have elite playing experience and a commitment to student-athlete academic development, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with recruiting and scouting of softball program.
• Support travel coordination and program administration.
• Contribute to fundraising and other duties as assigned by Head Coach.
• Maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni and the public.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Softball Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with the organization, development, and implementation of a competitive, NCAA Division I women's softball program that competes in the Big Ten Conference. Responsibilities include recruiting, scouting, coaching, travel coordination, program administration, fundraising, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the general public, and have knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes, which are essential.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Physical Demands

The position requires prolonged sitting and standing, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials and equipment (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Licenses/ Certifications

NA

Job Details Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, and References (2)

Preferences

Recent experience as an elite NCAA collegiate student-athlete or professional softball player. Proven record of athletic achievement and deep technical knowledge of the game. Strong desire to transition into collegiate coaching; prior college coaching experience preferred.

Best Consideration Date

08/30/2026

Posting Close Date

NA

Open Until Filled

Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Salary

Department PRES-ICA-Women's Sports Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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The University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first "Do Good" campus.