Assistant Coach – Softball (Part-Time)

Bethel University; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana, invites applications for a part-time Assistant Softball Coach who supports the program in discipleship, player development, recruiting, and a Christ-centered team culture.

The role emphasizes mentoring student-athletes spiritually and academically while contributing to recruiting efforts, practice planning, game preparation, and program operations in alignment with Bethel's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience with leadership, recruiting, and program organization.
• Strong understanding of recruiting practices and softball operations.
• Clear personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with Bethel University's doctrinal statement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and disciple student-athletes in alignment with Christ-centered principles
• Assist with practice planning and on-field instruction
• Provide individual skill development and position-specific training
• Contribute to game preparation, scouting reports, and film breakdown
• Support in-game coaching, strategy, and adjustments
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with institutional mission and program culture
• Build relationships with high school and club coaches
• Assist with campus visits, communication, and recruiting coordination
• Maintain recruiting databases and compliance standards
• Help cultivate a Christ-centered, team-first culture focused on excellence, accountability, and unity
• Model and reinforce program standards and expectations
• Support team-building initiatives and leadership development
• Assist with team travel coordination, scheduling, and logistics
• Support equipment management and practice organization
• Ensure compliance with Conference/NAIA/NCCAA and institutional policies
• Participate in department meetings and initiatives
• Engage in campus life and contribute to the broader university community
• Support outreach, camps, and community engagement efforts
• Represent the program in a professional and mission-aligned manner

Skills

Commitment to Christ

Recruiting experience

Leadership

Discipleship

Player development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Coach - Softball (Part-Time)

Position Summary

Bethel University invites applications for a part-time Assistant Softball Coach who is committed to advancing the University's Christ-centered mission through excellence in intercollegiate athletics.

The Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, with a primary focus on discipleship, player development, recruiting, and cultivating a Christ-centered team culture. This role contributes to the holistic development of student-athletes-spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally-while advancing the mission and values of the institution.

Essential Responsibilities

Student-Athlete Development

• Mentor and disciple student-athletes in alignment with Christ-centered principles
• Support the spiritual formation of players through relationship-building and intentional engagement
• Promote academic success, accountability, and personal growth
• Assist in monitoring academic progress and retention

Coaching & Player Development

• Assist with practice planning and on-field instruction
• Provide individual skill development and position-specific training
• Contribute to game preparation, scouting reports, and film breakdown
• Support in-game coaching, strategy, and adjustments

Recruiting

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with institutional mission and program culture
• Build relationships with high school and club coaches
• Assist with campus visits, communication, and recruiting coordination
• Maintain recruiting databases and compliance standards

Program & Culture Development

• Help cultivate a Christ-centered, team-first culture focused on excellence, accountability, and unity
• Model and reinforce program standards and expectations
• Support team-building initiatives and leadership development

Operations & Administration

• Assist with team travel coordination, scheduling, and logistics
• Support equipment management and practice organization
• Ensure compliance with Conference/NAIA/NCCAA and institutional policies
• Participate in department meetings and initiatives

Community & Campus Engagement

• Engage in campus life and contribute to the broader university community
• Support outreach, camps, and community engagement efforts
• Represent the program in a professional and mission-aligned manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred).
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience with evidence of leadership, discipleship, recruiting, player development, fundraising, and program organization.
• Strong understanding of recruiting practices and softball operations.
• Clear personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with Bethel University's doctrinal statement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Position Expectations

• Part-time, 10-month appointment.
• Evening, weekend, and travel responsibilities required.
• Active participation in the spiritual life and mission of Bethel University is an essential function of the position.