Assistant Softball Coach

Assistant Softball Coach Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Location: Macomb, IL Appointment: July 2026 Responsibilities Assist the head coach with the conduct of practices and games. Develop individual players through training and coaching. Supervise pre‑season and conditioning programs. Assist with recruitment and contact of prospective student‑athletes. Promote and maintain positive public relations. Help plan and conduct camps and clinics. Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach. Commit to the academic success and personal growth of student‑athletes. Adhere to all NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and WIU Athletics Department policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience coaching softball at the collegiate level. Proven record of recruiting academically and athletically prepared student‑athletes. Proven record of adherence to all NCAA compliance regulations. Ability to work nights and weekends. Preferred: Master’s Degree. Preferred: Experience coaching pitchers at the collegiate level. Preferred: Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Rank & Salary $35,000 – $38,000 per year. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Long‑term disability and Supplemental retirement plans. Flex spending accounts and state university retirement participation. Paid time‑off, employee assistance program, tuition waiver options, and local YMCA discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Illinois University