Softball Assistant Coach-Pitching

FieldLevel, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Hesston College is seeking an Assistant Baseball/Softball Coach to support the pitching staff and assist the head coach in all aspects of the program. The role involves developing pitching training, providing individualized instruction, game preparation, and recruiting support while helping with practice planning, travel, and facilities.

Emphasis is placed on health, safety, and compliance with NAIA regulations.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing or coaching experience at high school/college level.
• Strong knowledge of pitching mechanics, injury prevention and player development.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaches pitching staff and assists head coach in program operations.
• Develop pitching training programs and provide individualized instruction.
• Assist with game prep, in-game strategy and recruiting efforts.
• Support practice planning, team travel, field and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor lifts and athlete health and safety; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship and personal growth.

Skills

Pitching mechanics

Injury prevention

Player development

Leadership

Communication

Team organization

Evenings/weekends

Job description

The Softball Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching the pitching staff and assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program. These duties include developing pitching training programs, providing individualized instruction, assisting with game preparation and in-game strategy and supporting recruiting efforts. Additional duties: helping with practice planning, team travel, field and equipment maintenance and monitoring team lifts, while ensuring the health and safety of student-athletes and compliance with institutional, conference and NAIA regulations. The role also emphasizes fostering a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, discipline and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing experience as a pitcher and/or coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Strong knowledge of pitching mechanics, injury prevention and player development
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required

This position is flexible and may be offered as three-quarter time (0.75 FTE) or on a stipend basis, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and availability.

Hesston College embraces continual learning of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus. Our hope is that this position will begin in August 2026. EOE