Part-Time Softball Coach — Training, Games & Recruiting

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 5,600 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois seeks an Assistant Softball Coach to support the Head Coach in day-to-day operations. This part-time, stipend appointment is on a schedule set by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.

Responsibilities include planning training sessions, demonstrating proper technique, assisting with game day operations and travel, aiding in recruitment, and monitoring student athletes’ academic status to ensure NJCAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with coaching/teaching softball experience.
• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment background check with fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and contribute to the team’s technical training sessions; teach proper technique and training methods.
• Show athletes how to use fitness center equipment one‑on‑one or in group settings; instruct on proper use of equipment.
• Assist with game-day operations: court setup, warm-up, in-game coaching, statistics reporting.
• Assist with team operations including travel to and from games.
• Assist with planning practice sessions.
• Assist in recruiting: evaluating recruits, planning campus visits, weekly contact with recruits.
• Monitor athletes' academic status and assist with placement to four-year colleges while ensuring NJCAA compliance.

Skills

Softball coaching

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois seeks an Assistant Softball Coach to support the Head Coach in day-to-day operations. This part-time, stipend appointment is on a schedule set by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.

Responsibilities include planning training sessions, demonstrating proper technique, assisting with game day operations and travel, aiding in recruitment, and monitoring student athletes’ academic status to ensure NJCAA compliance.