Assistant Coach, Softball

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement:
The Softball Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with the organization, development, and implementation of a competitive, NCAA Division I women’s softball program that competes in the Big Ten Conference. Responsibilities include recruiting, scouting, coaching, travel coordination, program administration, fundraising, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the general public, and have knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes, which are essential.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and standing, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials and equipment (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (2)

Preferences:

Recent experience as an elite NCAA collegiate student-athlete or professional softball player. Proven record of athletic achievement and deep technical knowledge of the game. Strong desire to transition into collegiate coaching; prior college coaching experience preferred.

Best Consideration Date: 08/30/2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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