Assistant Softball Coach

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a Club Softball Program Coach to design and lead the athletic program for Fall and Spring semesters. You will recruit and mentor staff, develop training plans, and coordinate schedules with the Athletic Director to ensure a high‑performing team.

The role requires coordinating with students, maintaining registrations and medical info, and promoting safety and compliance within the program and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing athletes with varying skill levels and goals.
• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition protocols.
• Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program.
• Valid First Aid certificate (Basic First Aid with CPR/C/AED).
• Knowledge of current sports training technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and social media.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a Softball program to develop athletes; establishes goals, structure and direction for the program.
• Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach.
• Develops a 3-year program plan with the Athletic Director and implements it.
• Coaches all members of the Club Softball Program for Fall and Spring semesters.
• Establishes training plans and athlete monitoring protocols; coordinates with the assistant coach.
• Organizes registration, contact and medical information; arranges game schedules.

Skills

Coaching

Athlete development

Training plan design

Communication

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Social media

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Experience and Training: Valid Driver’s License Certified as necessary Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member) Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED) Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques Competent in current sports training technologies Familiar with safety rules and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development Designs and implements a Softball program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole. Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff. Work with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement. Coaching and Athlete Development Coaches all members of the HPU Club Softball Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them. Recruits athletes to the program. Organize and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information. Arranges all aspects of Softball matches and schedule with the Assistant AD Communication In cooperation with the athletic department, maintains and disseminates information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media). Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach. Equipment Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program. Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation. Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at [e-mail] At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.