Division I Softball Assistant Coach — Player Development

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

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.