Assistant Coach/Softball

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s athletics department seeks a dedicated coach to assist the Head Coach in managing the women’s softball program. You will contribute to recruiting, training, scheduling, practice planning, game coaching, and scouting while upholding UK, SEC and NCAA rules.

You will work with staff and student-athletes in a fast-paced environment, support program development, and participate in competitions, camps, and evaluations as required by the program schedule.

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects of 20 lbs or more.

Shift

Days and Weekends and Evenings as required for athletic contest

Job Summary

This position assists the Head Coach in the management of aspects of the women’s softball program, including recruiting, training, scheduling, practice planning, game coaching, and scouting. Must adhere to all UK, SEC & NCAA rules and regulations.

Deadline to Apply

09/04/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * As part of the southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations of the Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) and/or SEC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, CSC, or SEC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, CSC or SEC legislation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you answered yes, to either of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions please type: N/A

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
  • Yes
  • No
• * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter