Assistant Softball Coach

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Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Working Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Position Type

Staff

Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Working Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Position Type

Staff

Department

Softball

Posting Number

201201728

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis

12 month

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Position Summary Information

| Responsibilities |
- Assist the Head Softball Coach with the leadership, administration, and daily operation of the softball program. - Recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. - Assist with practice planning, skill instruction, player development, and team training activities. - Assist with game preparation, scouting, opponent analysis, and competition management. - Support the coordination of team travel, equipment, scheduling, and operational logistics. - Promote academic achievement, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes. - Assist with organizing and conducting camps, clinics, and other program-related events. - Support fundraising, community engagement, and alumni outreach initiatives. - Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and University policies and procedures. - Maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders. - Collaborate with athletics administration and campus partners to support departmental goals and initiatives. - Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or Director of Athletics.

| | Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree required - Demonstrated coaching, communication, and organizational skills - Knowledge of collegiate athletics operations and NCAA regulations

| | Salary | Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree required - Demonstrated coaching, communication, and organizational skills - Knowledge of collegiate athletics operations and NCAA regulations

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s degree preferred - Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred - Experience in recruiting, student-athlete development, and program operations - Working knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations

| | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Additional Information | |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 06/16/2026 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • DSU Employee
   • DSU Job Website
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • MS State Employment Service
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues
   • Indeed.com
   • Other

2. * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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