Assistant Softball Coach - Player Development & Recruitment

Bunker Hill Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College Athletics is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for the Spring 2027 season. You will support practices, implement skill-development sessions, and assist with game prep and in-game coaching to help student-athletes excel.

The role emphasizes academics, sportsmanship, and team culture, with duties spanning recruitment, travel coordination, and compliance with NJCAA rules. Training starts in Aug 2025 and season runs Jan–May 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Competitive softball playing at secondary/collegiate level.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, strategies.
• Must maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Strong instructional and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, skill-development sessions, and team activities.
• Provide instruction and support in hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and situational awareness.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, strategy, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
• Support the physical, technical, tactical, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with college and NJCAA guidelines.
• Monitor student-athlete progress and promote academic achievement, personal accountability, sportsmanship, and team success.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, discipline, integrity, and student-athlete well-being.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, the Head Softball Coach, Athletics Department staff, and other college personnel regarding team expectations and student-athlete progress.
• Assist with equipment management, field preparation, travel coordination, and other administrative duties related to program operations, as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all applicable college policies, conference regulations, and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or Athletics Department.

Skills

Coaching

Softball fundamentals

Communication

Teamwork

CPR/AED certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bunker Hill Community College Athletics is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for the Spring 2027 season. You will support practices, implement skill-development sessions, and assist with game prep and in-game coaching to help student-athletes excel.

The role emphasizes academics, sportsmanship, and team culture, with duties spanning recruitment, travel coordination, and compliance with NJCAA rules. Training starts in Aug 2025 and season runs Jan–May 2027.