Head Women's Softball Coach

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Head Women's Softball Coach

Brief Position Overview

The Head Women’s Softball Coach position at MSU Billings is a 12-month, full-time professional position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. MSUB is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and competes at the NCAA Division II level with 14 men’s and women’s varsity teams in basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and golf, as well as women’s volleyball, women’s softball, women’s soccer, and men’s baseball plus co-educational cheerleading.

The Head Women’s Softball Coach reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the NCAA Division II intercollegiate women’s softball program, under the direction of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

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Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Head Women's Softball Coach

Brief Position Overview

The Head Women’s Softball Coach position at MSU Billings is a 12-month, full-time professional position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. MSUB is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and competes at the NCAA Division II level with 14 men’s and women’s varsity teams in basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and golf, as well as women’s volleyball, women’s softball, women’s soccer, and men’s baseball plus co-educational cheerleading.

The Head Women’s Softball Coach reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the NCAA Division II intercollegiate women’s softball program, under the direction of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

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Department

Softball

Division

Athletics

Appointment Type

Professional

Contract Term

Fiscal Year

Semester

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If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation

Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

1.0

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Compensation

Annual

Salary

Salary range of $60,000 to $63,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

MUS

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Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

| General Statement |
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
• Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
  • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.

• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths

• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

| | Duties and Responsibilities |
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes and then mentoring them in their academic performance to assure their academic success and timely progress toward degree completion and graduation.
• Coaching and supervising the softball team during scheduled practices, games, study hall and other events and developing strategies to ensure the appropriate personal and social conduct on-campus and off-campus of the student-athletes, including, but not limited to, exemplary sportsmanship.
• Working with MSUB’s sports performance staff and Assistant Women’s Softball Coach to develop and manage an effective in-season and off-season women’s softball strength and conditioning program.
• Oversight of field facility maintenance (in collaboration with the athletics’ and institution’s facilities personnel) for practice and game preparations. This would include preparation of the infield and bullpens for practice and competition.
• Directing the development of in-season and off-season player skill development programs.
• Making schedule recommendations to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and planning the team’s travel arrangements in consultation with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Oversight of ordering team equipment and apparel under the direction of the Associate AD for Marketing while following all MSUB logo/branding policies.
• Maintaining responsibility for expense control compliance with all women’s softball program expenditures and staying within approved budget parameters.
• Directing the women’s softball program within all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, as well as all state, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Developing strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct required to build and maintain a competitive, high quality, NCAA Division II women’s softball program.
• Developing strategies to ensure the establishment of a safe environment for the women’s softball student-athletes, including but not limited to education on and methods for discussing and resolving harassment and discrimination.
• Promoting the athletic program both on-campus and off-campus and actively participating in and contributing professionally to the Athletic Department, the university, and the Billings community.
• Fund-raising within the community, coordinated with the Associate Athletic Director for Development and Marketing, and meeting established fund-raising goals for the women’s softball program.
• Planning and conducting softball camps, clinics, and tournaments.
• Establishing and maintaining an active Yellowjacket Women’s Softball Booster Club (under the umbrella of the Yellowjacket Athletic Association).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

QUALITIES :

• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
• Ability to coach effectively at the NCAA Division II level.
• Ability to successfully mentor student-athletes academically, physically, and emotionally.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective computer and technology skills.
• Sound human relations skills in dealing with student-athletes, university personnel, corporate sponsors, boosters, parents of student-athletes, and members of the off-campus community.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations (preferred).
• Successful completion of required annual NCAA Coaches Curriculum module.
• Successful completion of CPR and First Aid certification requirements.
• Successful completion of a defensive driving/van safety course.
• Ability to operate an intercollegiate women’s softball program within budget parameters.
• Ability to raise funds within the community.
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to operate a motor vehicle to transport teams to and from competition.

| | Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
EDUCATION:
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience Required:
• Up to 5 years minimum of coaching experience.
• Proven coaching ability. | | Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
EDUCATION
Education Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience Preferred:
• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience working with NCAA applications.
• Softball field facility management experience. | | The Successful Candidate Will | | | Special Requirements | | | Physical Demands | | | This position has supervisory duties? | Yes |

Posting Detail Information

| Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 2600054P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/06/2026 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 05/21/2026 | | Close Date | 06/10/2026 | | Open until filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary |
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

| | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://employment.msubillings.edu/po... | | Diversity Statement |

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeo...

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Applicant Documents

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