Asst Coach Softball

University of New Hampshire; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist in all aspects of the NCAA Division III softball program and support recruitment, development, and success of student-athletes while promoting academic achievement.

The successful candidate will foster an inclusive, positive team culture, contribute to Athletics Department, and comply with NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing or coaching experience in softball.
• Strong knowledge of softball fundamentals, player development, and recruiting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success, academic achievement, and NCAA Division III values.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain on hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all phases of the softball program, including practice planning, game preparation, and competition.
• Coach and develop student-athletes through individual instruction and team training sessions.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athletic potential.
• Assist with practice organization, skill development, scouting, and game strategy.
• Support strength and conditioning initiatives and monitor student-athlete progress throughout the year.
• Travel with the team to away contests and recruiting events as required.
• Assist with team operations, including equipment management, travel logistics, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and promote personal development and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with alumni relations, fundraising initiatives, community engagement, and youth camps and clinics.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team building

Job description

Plymouth State Universityinvites applications forthe position ofAssistant Softball Coach. Reporting to theHead Softball Coach, the Assistant Coachwill assist inall aspects ofthe NCAA DivisionIII softball program. This position supportsthe recruitment,development, and successof student-athleteswhile promoting academic achievement, sportsmanship, and personal growthin accordance withthemission of PlymouthState University andthe philosophy ofNCAA Division IIIathletics.

The successful candidatewill demonstratea strong commitmentto fostering an inclusive, positive, andcompetitive team culturewhile contributing tothe overall successof the AthleticsDepartment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the HeadCoach in allphases of thesoftball program, includingpractice planning, gamepreparation, and competition.
• Coach and developstudent-athletes through individualinstruction and teamtraining sessions.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athleticpotential.
• Assist withpractice organization,skill development, scouting, and game strategy.
• Support strength andconditioning initiativesand monitor student-athlete progress throughout the year.
• Travel with theteam to awaycontests and recruitingevents as required.
• Assist with teamoperations, including equipmentmanagement, travel logistics, scheduling, and administrativeresponsibilities.
• Monitor student-athleteacademic performance andpromote personal development and leadership.
• Ensure compliance withall NCAA DivisionIII, conference, and university rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with alumnirelations, fundraisinginitiatives, communityengagement, and youthcamps and clinics.
• Represent PlymouthState University andthe Athletics Departmentin a professional and positive manner.
• Perform additional dutiesas assigned by the Head SoftballCoach or Directorof Athletics.

Required Qualifications

• Collegiate playingexperience and/orcollegiate coaching experiencein softball.
• Strong knowledge ofsoftball fundamentals, player development, and recruiting.
• Excellent communication,organizational, and interpersonalskills.
• Demonstrated commitmenttostudent-athlete success, academic achievement,and NCAA DivisionIII values.
• Valid driver’s licenseand theability to travelextensively.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification(or ability toobtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate coachingor graduate assistantexperience.
• Experience recruitingprospective student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAADivision III compliancerules and regulations.
• Experience coordinatingcamps, clinics, andcommunity outreach initiatives.
• Master’s degree orprogresstoward a graduatedegree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidatewill possess:

• Strong leadershipand relationship-buildingskills.
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication abilities.
• Effective teaching andplayer development techniques.
• The ability torecruit and mentorhigh-character student-athletes.
• Strongorganizational and time-management skills.
• A commitment todiversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering apositive team environment.
• Flexibility to workevenings, weekends, holidays, and travel asrequired by the competitive schedule.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00 /hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Location:

Plymouth