Head Women's Softball Coach - WVU Tech (Beckley)

EXPIRED

Head Women's Softball Coach - WVU Tech (Beckley) 29631 

Description

 

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the West Virginia University system of campuses, located in Beckley, WV is seeking applications for a Women's Head Softball Coach.

About the Opportunity

As the Head Softball Coach, you will be responsible for all aspects of coaching a collegiate softball team. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week 
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

View Full Description

Head Women's Softball Coach - WVU Tech (Beckley) 29631 

Description

 

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the West Virginia University system of campuses, located in Beckley, WV is seeking applications for a Women's Head Softball Coach.

About the Opportunity

As the Head Softball Coach, you will be responsible for all aspects of coaching a collegiate softball team. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week 
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Duties include total responsibilities as required for an NAIA Division I or NCAA Division II Women’s Softball Program.
• Attend all departmental meetings.
• Prepare NAIA, USCAA and/or NCAA, institutional scholarship award forms and submitting signed contracts for scholarships.
• Evaluate talent in current and prospective student-athletes.
• Organize and conduct a strength conditioning program.
• Provide compliance director with freshman and returning player’s information to complete eligibility form.
• Coordinate team meetings, athletic study halls for Women’s Softball athletes, strength and conditioning work outs, etc.
• Monitor the academic progress, retention rates and graduation rates of Women’s Softball players
• Responsible for discipline and conduct of student-athletes participating in Women’s Softball .
• Remain current and adhere to all Institutional, NCAA and/or NAIA/USCAA rules
• Responsible for annual inventories and preparation for equipment purchases according to state purchasing policies.
• Responsible for all travel arrangements and taking care of travel expenses according to state policies
• Fundraising responsibilities and working with outside groups to receive funds for athletics and Women’s Softball.
• Maintain a competitive Women’s Softball program.
• Responsible for recruiting quality student athletes that meets the criteria established by the Athletic Administration.
• Responsible for field maintenance and preparation as assigned.
• Responsible for event management as assigned.
• Additional administrative responsibility based upon skills and qualifications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Appointment Length: 10 months

 

Qualifications

  - Bachelor's Degree Required - A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:  - Softball Coaching Experience (high school or collegiate preferred) - Conducting Softball camps/clinics - Successful experience in the recruitment of collegiate student-athletes

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful Softball coaching experience on the high school or college level preferred, either as a head coach or assistant coach.
• Successful experience in the recruitment of collegiate student-athletes.
• A proven record in working positively with administration, students, athletic department staff and Director of Athletics in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the institution and the community.
• Excellent computer skills.

 

Requirements  - Valid Driver's License

 

About WVU 

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.  

 

Job Posting

: Jun 8, 2026

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule

: Full-time

Apply Now

View Less Description