Assistant Coach - Softball (PT)

Kids for the Future; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ACU seeks a part-time exempt softball program assistant coach to lead day-to-day program operations and support student-athletes in academics, faith integration, and spiritual development. The role emphasizes recruitment, practice prep, game-day planning, and mentorship within a Christian mission-driven environment.

The position includes travel to competitions and recruitment, with duties aligning to the university's faith statement and core commitments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University
• Demonstrated commitment to faith-based mentoring and discipleship
• Experience supporting student-athletes in a collegiate setting

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of the softball program
• Recruitment to meet roster goals as set by the athletics department
• Practice and training preparation
• Game day preparation and scheduling
• Academic accountability
• Community service
• Intentional Christian faith integration
• Spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Recruitment

Coaching

Practice planning

Game day prep

Academic accountability

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Location 1 W FIRESTORM WAY,Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216,United States
• Job Category [ACU-CAT:ATHLETICS-COACHING]
• Employee Type PT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

General Job Brief:

Assists in the leadership of the softball program in areas designated by the head coach.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities:

Assists the Head Coach as directed in the following areas:

• Day-to-day operations of the softball program
• Recruitment to meet roster goals as set by the athletics department
• Practice and training preparation
• Game day preparation and scheduling
• Academic accountability
• Community service
• Intentional Christian faith integration
• Spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
• Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience:

Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University

Working Conditions:

General softball environment

Office hours to accomplish administrative tasks

Meeting with student-athletes as needed

Travel to competition and recruitment as needed

Time Required:

Standard college softball calendar for in-season and out-of-season

This position is part-time, exempt from overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.