Assistant Softball Coach

LONG BEACH STATE ATHLETICS invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Prior athletic participation in Softball Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first‑generation, and minoritized students. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations Experience in Softball as a player or coach at the college level Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student‑athletes Computer experience Public relations skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent organizational skills Duties Assist with the development and supervision of the student‑athletes in the Softball program. Assist the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations and policies. Recruit student‑athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements. Assist with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach. Assist in the planning and coordinating of in‑season practices, including team and individual workouts. Assist in the planning and coordinating of out‑of‑season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level. Assist in monitoring the academics of each of the Softball student‑athletes. Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed. Assist with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents. Assist with budgetary responsibilities including recruitment, team travel, and equipment. Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach. Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office. Support all marketing activities of the Department of Athletics for the Softball program. Participate in fund‑raising activities for the Softball program and/or Department of Athletics. Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university. Perform computer related tasks. Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor. Employment Requirements A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Applicants will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form authorizing the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr