Softball Graduate Assistant

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Naperville, IL is seeking a Head Softball Coach. This role involves developing strong student-athlete relationships, recruiting talent, and ensuring adherence to NCAA and institutional regulations. Candidates should be accepted into a graduate program at the college and possess experience in athletics. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential as well as certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. The role offers about 20 work hours weekly, promising hands-on involvement in collegiate sports.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities needed.
• Experience in college athletics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Coach in developing team spirit.
• Assist in organized practice sessions.
• Maintain NCAA compliance oversight.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience playing or coaching softball

Education

Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College

Tools

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Supervisor Title: Head Softball Coach, Senior Woman Administrator

Description of Job Duties

This position reports directly to the Head Softball Coach and also is under the direction of the Director of Athletics. Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student‑athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the College’s Mission and Vision, and will strictly adhere to NCAA, CCIW, and Institutional rules.

Essential Functions

Recruiting

• Identify outstanding student‑athlete candidates for North Central College
• Develop relationships with recruited student‑athletes and parents/guardians
• Develop relationships with high‑school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student‑athletes
• Organize, coordinate, and delegate recruiting tasks including recruiting correspondence via mail, email, telephone, social media and other forms as needed to coaching staff
• Maintain the recruiting database and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, and assist in the adherence to them

Sport Teaching

• Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Softball program, the Athletics department, and the College
• Assist in organized practice sessions
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility

Overall, the graduate assistant position will further develop skills in event management for competitions, marketing and promotions, leadership, communication and decision‑making experiences. Additional duties will be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the program.

Job duties have potential exposure to student records: Yes

Job duties include driving requirements: Yes

Job duties involve working with minors: Yes

Job Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
• Experience playing or coaching softball, or athletic administrative experience.
• Current CPR / AED and First Aid certification, or eligibility to become current.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.

Approximate number of work hours per week: 20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks

New or Replacement: Replacement

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630‑637‑5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Open Date: 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

• Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
  • I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
  • I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
  • I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
  • I cannot provide US work authorization.
• Please select the answer that best represents your graduate program status at North Central College.
  • I have applied for admission into a graduate program at North Central College and am awaiting the decision.
  • I have been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
  • I have not been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
• Please describe your experience as it relates to the sport in this posting.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe how the position you are applying to will complement your academic and career pursuits.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you have a current and unencumbered driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently certified in CPR/AED and First Aid?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am in training and will be certified in CPR/AED and First Aid before hire.