Assistant Coach - Softball

Cairn University; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cairn University’s Department of Athletics seeks a part-time Assistant Coach for Softball on campus in Langhorne, PA. The role includes assisting the Head Coach with practice and game planning, attending practices and games, and supporting recruitment and fundraising while fostering a Christ-centered team environment.

Ideal candidates have collegiate playing or coaching exposure and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with practice and game planning.
• Attend practices, meetings, games, and team events.
• Support player recruitment through emails, calls, and tournaments.

Skills

Coaching/Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Job description

Cairn University’s Department of Athletics is seeking to fill the part-time position of Assistant Coach for Softball. Cairn University is a NCAA Division III school and participates in the United East Conference.

All Department of Athletics personnel have ministerial responsibilities to integrate spiritual development into their leadership, coaching, and support for student athletes. For coaches and staff, this takes the form of prayer, Bible study, and encouragement of students’ spiritual discipline alongside the physical and mental discipline which characterizes an athletics program.

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with practice and game planning execution and will be required to attendpractices, meetings, games, and team events.

All employees at Cairn University sign the University ’s Foundational Statements annually as an affirmation of their commitment to support the University ’s mission, positions, and values. Employees are expected to carry out their roles and responsibilities in alignment with these statements in all professional interactions with students, colleagues, and the broader University community.

Work is performed on campus. Normal University business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, athletic staff must also support programs and activities that occur during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel. Work schedules vary by season and position and may fluctuate based on the cyclical nature of athletic operations.

Travel is a regular component of the position and may include local, regional, or overnight travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with practice and game planning execution and will be required to attendpractices, meetings, games, and team events.

• Candidates should understand and demonstrate tactical aspects of soccer and be able to lead drills and training sessions with the Head Coach.
• This position will assist in the player recruiting process through email communication, phone calls, and attending tournaments of high school prospective student athletes.
• The Assistant Coach will also assist the Head Coach in organizing and implementing fundraising events.
• Provide positive feedback and constructive criticism to athletes to improve individual performance.
• Create a Christ-centered team community by focusing on athletes’ spiritual growth and maturity.
• Promote the ideals of Christian sportsmanship in all phases of conducting an intercollegiate athletic program reflective of a Biblical University.
• Support the Head Coach by establishing appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student athletes.
• Participate in additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the overall operations and goals of the department. This may include contributing to cross-functional projects, assisting colleagues, or responding to evolving priorities, even when such tasks fall outside the specific scope of the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Prior playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred; successful high school or club coaching experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, running, standing, and movement on fields, courts, or training areas—often for extended periods during practices, games, and conditioning sessions.
• Ability to demonstrate athletic techniques, perform drills, and participate in moderate physical activity as needed for instruction or engagement.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and setup of athletic equipment, training gear, or team supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate sports-related equipment, computer systems, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
• Visual and auditory ability to observe athletes’ performance, ensure safety, and communicate effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to travel with teams for competitions, training camps, or recruitment events, which may include overnight stays and long-distance driving.
• Stamina and flexibility to work long, irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during the competitive season.
• Exposure to a variety of weather conditions while coaching outdoor sports or supervising team activities.
• Focused attention required to plan strategies, analyze performance, and make real-time decisions during practices and games.
• Ability to remain composed, encouraging, and authoritative in high-pressure situations, including competitions and emotionally intense interactions.
• Capacity to lead and motivate individuals and teams, address sensitive issues, and model sportsmanship and institutional values.
• Adaptability to respond to changing schedules, athlete needs, regulatory requirements, and program goals.

This position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, and adherence to university travel and safety protocols.

Serving at Cairn University

Located in Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cairn University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated and professionally competent men and women of character. Students earn bachelor’s degrees in various areas including Bible, Education, Music, and Business Administration; and graduate degrees in Business, Divinity, Education, Organizational Leadership, Worship and Music, and Counseling.

Cairn is a conservative evangelical institution within the protestant tradition that employs faculty and staff who profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior; agree to Cairn’s Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant; and serve students in a ministerial capacity through imparting and upholding biblical instruction, prayer, and mentoring. Members of the faculty are required to integrate biblical instruction in their respective professional subject areas. All members of the Cairn community are obligated to affirm, agree with, and align with the University Foundational Statements. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to review these statements and must agree to affirm and support the position of the University, if hired. Applicants are also asked to provide a Personal Testimony of salvation as part of the application process.

Ineligible for sponsorship of H1B visa.

Cairn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disabilityor other protected characteristics, in administration of its educational, employment and admissions policies.