Assistant Softball Coach

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Western Illinois University is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to support the head coach in practices and games, while developing players and leading conditioning programs. The role includes recruiting and maintaining positive public relations, plus planning camps and clinics.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, with experience coaching softball at the collegiate level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience coaching softball at the collegiate level.
• Proven record of recruiting academically and athletically prepared student‑athletes.
• Proven record of adherence to NCAA compliance regulations.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Preferred: Experience coaching pitchers at the collegiate level.
• Preferred: Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the conduct of practices and games.
• Develop individual players through training and coaching.
• Supervise pre-season and conditioning programs.
• Assist with recruitment and contact of prospective student-athletes.
• Promote and maintain positive public relations.
• Help plan and conduct camps and clinics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Commit to the academic success and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Adhere to all NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and WIU Athletics Department policies and procedures.

Skills

Coaching softball

Communication skills

Recruiting

NCAA compliance

Nights & weekends availability

Pitching coaching (collegiate)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Regionally accredited degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Softball Coach

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Location: Macomb, IL
Appointment: July 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the conduct of practices and games.
• Develop individual players through training and coaching.
• Supervise pre‑season and conditioning programs.
• Assist with recruitment and contact of prospective student‑athletes.
• Promote and maintain positive public relations.
• Help plan and conduct camps and clinics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Commit to the academic success and personal growth of student‑athletes.
• Adhere to all NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and WIU Athletics Department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience coaching softball at the collegiate level.
• Proven record of recruiting academically and athletically prepared student‑athletes.
• Proven record of adherence to all NCAA compliance regulations.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Preferred: Experience coaching pitchers at the collegiate level.
• Preferred: Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Rank & Salary

$35,000 – $38,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Long‑term disability and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Flex spending accounts and state university retirement participation.
• Paid time‑off, employee assistance program, tuition waiver options, and local YMCA discounts.