Softball Coach: Training, Game-Day Ops & Recruiting

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a dedicated softball coach to plan and lead technical training, teach proper technique, and coach players both individually and in groups. You will support game day operations, statistics, team travel, and practice planning, working closely with the head coach.

The role includes recruiting activities, campus visits, and monitoring players’ academic standing to aid placement at four-year colleges, while ensuring NJCAA rules compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with softball coaching/teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Background check with fingerprinting per Illinois requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and contribute to the team’s technical training sessions.
• Teach proper technique and training methods.
• Coach athletes one-on-one or in groups using fitness equipment.
• Assist with game day operations and statistics reporting.
• Assist with team travel and practice planning.
• Assist in recruiting activities including campus visits and contact with recruits.
• Coordinate with head coach on academic status and college placements, while complying with NJCAA rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching softball

Teaching

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a dedicated softball coach to plan and lead technical training, teach proper technique, and coach players both individually and in groups. You will support game day operations, statistics, team travel, and practice planning, working closely with the head coach.

The role includes recruiting activities, campus visits, and monitoring players’ academic standing to aid placement at four-year colleges, while ensuring NJCAA rules compliance.