Assistant Softball Coach

Benefits of Working at Oakland University Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, agenerous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Employee Group/Grade Employee Group/Grade Individual Contract Job Category Job Category Other Work Schedule Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours) Shift/Days This is a full-time position. First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 15, 2026. Pay Schedule Pay Schedule Month Number of Hrs./Wk. Number of Hrs./Wk. 40 Position Information Position Information Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Five or more years of coaching experience. Demonstrated knowledge of softball and experience coaching, playing, training ore developing softball athletes. Demonstrated ability to teach and develop student-athletes in the technical, tactical and physical aspect of softball. Experience working effectively with student-athletes in a competitive athletic environment. Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills. Perform all duties in accordance with NCAA , Conference and University rules, regulations, ordinances, polices, procedures and guidelines. Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier. Desired Qualifications Offensive/Hitting coaching experience. Demonstrated ability to recruit top Division I student-athletes. Experience in practice planning, evaluating student-athletes, and managing travel schedules/itineraries. Experience in fund raising efforts and events. All Qualifications Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. Position Purpose The Oakland University Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in developing a NCAA Division I softball program for student-athletes, within the rules and policies of The NCAA and Conference legislated guidelines. The assistant coach must also assist in the training and development of team/players on and off the field; liaison for academics and other departments on campus; Assist with travel arrangements and ordering of softball equipment. Job Open Date Job Open Date 09/01/2026 Job Close Date Position Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend? (Open Ended Question)
• Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know? (Open Ended Question)
• Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend? (Open Ended Question)

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