Assistant Softball Coach

Oakland University; Northern, Rochester (KY, MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakland University Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in developing a NCAA Division I softball program for student-athletes, within the rules and policies of The NCAA and Conference legislated guidelines.

The assistant coach must also assist in the training and development of team/players on and off the field; liaison for academics and other departments on campus; Assist with travel arrangements and ordering of softball equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Five or more years of coaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball and experience coaching, playing, training or developing softball athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop student-athletes in the technical, tactical and physical aspect of softball.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University.
• Offensive/Hitting coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit top Division I student-athletes.
• Experience in practice planning, evaluating student-athletes, and managing travel schedules/itineraries.
• Experience in fund raising efforts and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in developing a NCAA Division I softball program for student-athletes.
• Liaise for academics and other departments on campus; assist with travel arrangements and ordering of softball equipment.
• Coordinate travel and support team development while adhering to NCAA and Conference guidelines.

Skills

Coaching experience

Softball knowledge

Teaching and developing athletes

Organizational skills

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, agenerous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Individual Contract

Job Category

Job Category Other

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 15, 2026.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Five or more years of coaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball and experience coaching, playing, training ore developing softball athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop student-athletes in the technical, tactical and physical aspect of softball.
• Experience working effectively with student-athletes in a competitive athletic environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Perform all duties in accordance with NCAA , Conference and University rules, regulations, ordinances, polices, procedures and guidelines.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

Desired Qualifications

• Offensive/Hitting coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit top Division I student-athletes.
• Experience in practice planning, evaluating student-athletes, and managing travel schedules/itineraries.
• Experience in fund raising efforts and events.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The Oakland University Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in developing a NCAA Division I softball program for student-athletes, within the rules and policies of The NCAA and Conference legislated guidelines. The assistant coach must also assist in the training and development of team/players on and off the field; liaison for academics and other departments on campus; Assist with travel arrangements and ordering of softball equipment.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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