Assistant Softball Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,350 - 47,122; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with 9% + 3% match

Sick leave

Vacation: 24 days

Personal days: 2

13 paid holidays

Dependent care subsidy

Free parking

Library and athletic facility access

Job summary

Bates College is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to support a competitive NCAA Division III program. The role emphasizes student‑athlete development, mentorship, and recruiting within NCAA/NESCAC guidelines.

The position requires coordinating travel, budgeting, coaching strategies, and collaboration with admissions and athletics staff to recruit and enroll a strong, diverse team. Evening and weekend commitments are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop student‑athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running a successful DIII program.
• Provide leadership and instruction in personal and athletic development of student‑athletes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and communicate with prospective students and families.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, NESCAC, and college policies in recruitment and operations.
• Oversee budgeting, travel arrangements, and equipment management.

Skills

Data-driven tech

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Ethical judgement

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

CPR & First Aid cert

Tools

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Data systems

Job description

Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college. We are proud to offer a highly personalized education that centers on deep and sustained interactions among students, faculty, and community. We are engaging the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Title: Assistant Softball Coach

Position Purpose

The Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate softball program. This position supports the development of student‑athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student‑athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant‑coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NCAA, the NESCAC Conference, and the College. In addition to their instructional duties, assistant coaches work in partnership with the Office of Admission to recruit, admit, and enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will assist with various recruitment projects assigned according to previous experiences and program needs. The Assistant Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. The Assistant Coach will also have responsibilities to support the Athletics Department for operational initiatives, referred to as a secondary duty. This position reports to the Head Coach.

Job Duties

• Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running a successful and highly competitive DIII athletics program.
• Provides leadership, support and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student‑athletes, including advising team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters.
• Provides individual and group instruction to students on competition strategy, conditioning, and technical skills.
• Develops and implements strategies for motivating student‑athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Works closely with the strength and conditioning and sports medicine staff to ensure that student‑athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Works with the head coach and equipment manager to ensure the safety of student athletes and coaches through monitoring the condition of athletic equipment and coordinating the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, uniforms and supplies.
• Connects and refers students to student support and success services across campus (i.e. Accessible Education, Peer Learning Commons, Counseling & Psychological Services, Health Services, Sports Medicine) and may direct the coordination of services for the student.
• Assists in the recruitment of student‑athletes as directed by the head coach, which typically includes serving as the first point of contact for potential students and families, maintaining communication throughout the recruitment process, evaluating athletic talent and making recommendations for enrollment.
• Ensures full compliance with NESCAC and NCAA guidelines and ethical principles in all aspects of the recruiting process with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. Represents Bates at high school visits, college fairs, and other off‑ and on‑campus recruiting events.
• Arranges team travel transportation arrangements through the Senior Administrative Coordinator for Athletics and team lodging arrangements through the department Business Manager. Makes travel decisions according to protocol and within budget requirements. Adheres to college policies in utilizing the college‑issued credit card for team‑related expenses, and reconciles expenses as necessary.
• Assists head coach with film review and game strategy.
• Maintains an active social media presence for the team posting daily to every three days.
• Provides support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility. Adheres to financial protocols when making purchasing recommendations or decisions.
• Assists with approved fundraising activities as requested and coordinates all such efforts through the Director of Athletics and Office of College Advancement.
• Compiles data and reports in a timely fashion when requested by the head coach or a senior level administrator. Synthesizes information and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Understands and adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics and the College as well as the rules and regulations of the NESCAC, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Completes all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and actively participates in available professional development opportunities.
• 20% of an Assistant Coach’s Job is performing secondary duties to support department operations. Examples of secondary duties include and are not limited to game management, facility operations, club and intramural sports, compliance, strength & conditioning, marketing & promotion, campus liaisons, departmental initiatives & committees, student employment and programming, camps & clinics, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.

Experience

• Individual must possess the skills and abilities to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
• Experience playing or coaching the sport, college level preferred.
• Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as an offensively minded coach that can develop student‑athletes physically and mentally preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have general knowledge of data driven technology such as Rapsodo, Hit Trax, and Trackman.
• Demonstrates strong teaching ability and technical knowledge of the sport.
• Exercises superb judgment and ethical decision‑making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and their families quickly, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in basic data management systems, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train or bus) domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non‑traditional schedules.
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top‑tier small liberal arts college.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.

Benefits

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke‑free workplace.

Hiring Range

The hiring range for this position is $45,350 to $47,122.50. Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non‑Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207‑786‑6445 or [e-mail].