Assistant Softball Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 19,200 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, seeks an Assistant Softball Coach reporting to the Head Coach to support training sessions, player evaluation, and long‑term program growth. The role combines on‑field coaching with strategic program development and campus engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and coaching experience, with duties spanning practices, video analysis, conditioning, recruiting, and travel coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition.
• Provide video analysis for competition and practices sessions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
• Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
• Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.
• As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
• Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.
• Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student‑athletes.
• Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
• Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
• Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective student‑athletes.
• Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student‑athletes.
• Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
• Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
• Plan and execute team community service efforts.
• Coordinate team travel for in/out region trips.
• Provide additional support for contest management as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, a state‑of‑the‑art facility, is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student‑athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.

Reporting to the Head Coach of Softball, the Assistant Softball Coach will have primary duties in planning for training sessions and competition, providing input on player evaluation and recruiting as well as other decisions concerning team operations. This includes the vision to develop and implement a strategic plan for long‑term growth and improvement of the softball program at Wesleyan University.

Responsibilities include coaching and teaching (75% of expected effort) and administrative duties (25% of expected effort).

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition.
• Provide video analysis for competition and practices sessions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
• Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
• Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.

Teaching Responsibilities

• As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
• Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.

Recruiting Responsibilities

• Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student‑athletes.
• Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
• Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
• Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective student‑athletes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student‑athletes.
• Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
• Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
• Plan and execute team community service efforts.
• Coordinate team travel for in/out region trips.
• Provide additional support for contest management as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

This is an on‑campus position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training, and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate softball program.
• Proven ability to effectively coach high level athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to student‑athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in MSWord and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to get one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching.
• Experience coaching at the Division III level and or NESCAC conference.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.Experience with intercollegiate contest management.
• Experience with FrontRush recruiting software.
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III recruiting rules and regulations.

Additional Applicant Instructions

Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 24, 2026 when first review of applications will begin.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Compensation

$32,000.00

Work Location

On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre‑employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non‑position‑related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non‑discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.