Assistant Softball Coach

Georgia College

Milledgeville (GA)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 37,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to assist the Head Coach in leading a competitive NCAA Division II program. You will help with recruiting, practice planning, player instruction, and academic monitoring, while upholding NCAA and conference rules.

The role emphasizes field operations, community engagement, and fundraising support, with the minimum requirement a Bachelor's degree and one year of collegiate coaching or playing experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
One year of collegiate coaching or playing experience.
Experience with NCAA rules and recruiting practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all practices, competitions, and player development activities for the softball program.
Provide position-specific instruction and coaching to student‑athletes.
Develop and implement game strategies, team preparation, and scouting reports.
Ensure compliance with NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and university policies.
Support student‑athlete wellness and academics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Softball Coach

Job ID: 302559

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is locateddowntown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town ofapproximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of notedAmerican author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the collegecommunity enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor'sformer home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated toprotecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom ofexpression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedompolicy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Assist the Head Softball Coach in leading, operating, andmanaging all aspects of a competitive and academically successfulNCAA Division II Women's Softball Program at Georgia College &State University (GCSU), the state's designated Public Liberal ArtsUniversity, in accordance with the University System of Georgia,GCSU, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAA rules, regulations, andpolicies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,assisting with recruiting, practice planning, player instruction,game strategy, academic monitoring, and community and fundraisingengagement. This position requires effective engagement withstudents, faculty, staff, the greater Milledgeville/Baldwin Countycommunity, GCSU alumni, and supports GCSU's commitment torecruiting and retaining high-achieving student-athletes consistentwith the university's selective admissions standards.

Responsibilities

Coaching & Student-Athlete Development -30%

Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and directing allpractices, competitions, and player development activities for thesoftball program.
Provide position-specific instruction and technical coaching tostudent-athletes to develop skills, strategy, and gamereadiness.
Assist in developing and implementing game strategies, teampreparation, and opponent scouting reports.
Assist in ensuring student-athlete and program compliance withUniversity System of Georgia, GCSU, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAArules and policies.
Support student-athlete holistic wellness and academicsuccess.

Student-Athlete Recruiting - 30%

Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes whomeet Georgia College & State University's selective admissionsstandards and contribute to the competitiveness of the softballprogram.
Maintain ongoing communication with prospective student-athletesand their families throughout the recruitment process.
Ensure compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations,including successful completion of the annual NCAA recruitingcertification test.

Field Maintenance - 15%

Assist with routine field maintenance pre/post practice andpre/post-game.
Work cooperatively with Baseball program and FacilitiesOperations.

Other Duties - 10%

Assist with the organization and administration of softball campsand clinics in accordance with GCSU policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach orDirector of Athletics.

Community Relations, Fundraising, and Game Operations -15%

Assist in building community support for the softball programthrough engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and thegreater Milledgeville/Baldwin County community.
Support fundraising initiatives and external relations efforts incoordination with the Head Coach and the Office of UniversityAdvancement.
Serve as game manager for assigned athletic events as directed bythe Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

One year of collegiate coaching experience or having played atleast one year of collegiate or professional softball. Collegiateor high school coaching and/or equivalent playing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Experience

Assistant or head coaching experience at the NCAA Division IIlevel or equivalent.
Demonstrated record of successful student-athleterecruitment.
Experience providing or coordinating academic support servicesfor student-athletes.

Proposed Salary

The minimum salary is $34,000.00. Starting salary within thisrange is based on relevant years of experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter
Resume / CV
List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively with both student-athletes andthe academic side of the University.
Ability to build positive relationships with prospective andcurrent student-athletes and their families.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to therecruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Understanding of the Georgia College & State Universitymission and admissions requirements.
Thorough knowledge of softball strategy, technique, and playerdevelopment.

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the abilityto work effectively across a range of constituencies.
Strong organizational skills to manage recruiting, scheduling,and administrative responsibilities.
Leadership skills that student-athletes will want to follow.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.

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