Assistant Softball Coach

Washington College; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington College in Chestertown, MD invites applications for a full-time assistant softball coach. You will assist the head coach in all aspects of running a competitive program, with duties tailored to your background and experience.

The role emphasizes on-field coaching, practice planning, video analysis, and mentoring student-athletes academically and socially while supporting recruiting and program development. Flexible scheduling and travel are required to support games and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
• Background in pitching instruction preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• On field coaching and player development.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation and video analysis.
• Support academic, emotional and social well-being of student athletes by providing mentorship and leadership.
• Identification and recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Development and advancement of softball program through fundraising, social media, community service, etc.
• Assist the athletic department with game management or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Player development

Recruiting

Video analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington College, an NCAA Division III member of the Centennial Conference, is accepting applications for a full-time assistant softball coach. The assistant softball coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of running a competitive softball program. Coaching responsibilities and additional responsibilities will be based on candidate’s skill set and experience.

Essential Functions

• On field coaching and player development.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation and video analysis.
• Support academic, emotional and social well-being of student athletes by providing mentorship and leadership.
• Identification and recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Development and advancement of softball program through fundraising, social media, community service, etc.
• Assist the athletic department with game management or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
• Background in pitching instruction preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.

Salary: $30,000 - $31,000