Head Coach – Women's Softball | Lead, Recruit & Develop

Colby Community College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Colby Community College invites applications for a full-time Head Coach - Softball to lead the women's program in accordance with institutional, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC), and NJCAA regulations.

The compensation package is $43,200 - $55,250 per year, based on candidate education and experience. Eligible for health, dental, and vision plans plus KPERS retirement; relocation up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree highly preferred.
• Post-secondary coaching experience is preferred.
• Head Coaching experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the community college mission and rural service environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting plan that ensures all allotted LOIs are filled with high-quality student-athletes each year.
• Identify and recruit academically prepared and athletically talented softball players who align with the College's mission.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high school, club, and summer league coaches to strengthen recruiting pipelines.
• Collaborate with other College departments to assist recruits through the enrollment and onboarding process.
• Monitor academic progress, retention, and graduation rates of all student-athletes, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Plan and conduct effective practices and training programs that develop athletic performance, teamwork, and discipline.
• Implement game strategies that maximize team potential and foster competitive excellence.
• Emphasize proper strength training, conditioning, and injury prevention practices.
• Ensure compliance with all NJCAA, KJCCC, and institutional policies related to eligibility, recruiting, and competition.
• Maintain accurate team records, including rosters, statistics, academic performance, and eligibility documents.
• Manage the softball program budget responsibly, including purchasing, equipment inventory, and travel coordination.
• Submit reports and documentation as required by the Athletic Department and College administration.
• Coordinate youth camps, clinics, and outreach initiatives that promote the softball program and strengthen community relationships.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, student managers, and support personnel.
• Promote collaboration and communication among staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Post-secondary coaching experience

Head Coaching experience

Understanding of the community college mission and rural service environment

Job description

Colby Community College invites applications for a full-time Head Coach - Softball to lead the women's program in accordance with institutional, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC), and NJCAA regulations.

The compensation package is $43,200 - $55,250 per year, based on candidate education and experience. Eligible for health, dental, and vision plans plus KPERS retirement; relocation up to $2,000.