Assistant Coach, Softball

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to join their NCAA Division III program. This role involves coaching student-athletes, organizing practices, and recruiting qualified players while adhering to NCAA regulations.

Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a teaching background in the sport, and experience in coaching. This is a 10-month salaried position that emphasizes student-athlete success and development.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• One or more years of coaching experience.
• Detail oriented and strong in administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of student athletes in softball.
• Organize and conduct practices, training, and competitions.
• Recruit student-athletes following NCAA guidelines.

Skills

Coaching experience at high school or collegiate level

Strong teaching background

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Softball statistical software

Video editing software

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Assistant Softball Coach

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

College of St. Scholastica, a NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) is seeking applications for a Softball Assistant Coach. Responsibilities of Assistant Coach will include, but are not limited to, recruitment of qualified student‑athletes, on‑field instruction for practice and games, scouting opponents and game film preparation, camp organization and direction, along with other assigned duties. Successful candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, display an understanding of NCAA Division III rules and carry the ability to maintain professional conduct while acting as a role model for the student‑athletes.

This is a ten‑month salaried position reporting to the Head Softball Coach. The Assistant Softball Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the softball program with a focus on the retention and success of current student‑athletes.

Job Summary

The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student‑athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate level student‑athlete. In this role, you will assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization, and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of student athletes in the sport of softball
• Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition
• Recruit student‑athletes in accordance with all The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS), Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and NCAA rules and regulations
• Assist with the holistic development of softball student‑athletes
• Represent the program and CSS to students, parents, alumni, and the general public
• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the softball program
• Assist in social media and work with the sports information office
• Knowledge of Front Rush and/or other recruiting software
• Ability to effectively recruit a wide array of diverse student‑athletes
• Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics
• Appreciation of and working with a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Secondary responsibilities in the department as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree preferred
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier
• One or more years coaching experience at the high school and/or collegiate level; collegiate playing and/or managerial experience is preferred but not required
• Strong teaching background in the offensive hitting and outfield positioning aspect of the game
• Strong teaching and coaching skills
• Extremely detail oriented, great at administrative tasks
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel
• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Statistical analysis experience; proficiency in softball statistical software; knowledge and experience with video editing software, Adobe Photoshop and social media platforms
• Commitment to the student‑athlete experience, passion for the game, and ability to coach and motivate