Assistant Softball Coach

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Assistant Softball Coach


PIN
679100


Classification Summary


Incumbents assist with planning and directing the activities of an athletic team, or provide coaching services as an assistant to a head coach, and may coordinate administrative functions in support of athletic programs. Responsibilities may include scheduling, planning, and implementing practices; monitoring a budget; recruiting student athletes; coaching competitions; monitoring compliance with rules and regulations; coordinating the use of facilities and equipment; maintaining records of activities; and preparing operational reports.

Minimum Qualifications


Associate's Degree and experience in playing or coaching the sport at the collegiate level required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team within the athletic department are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensing Requirements

Essential Job Function


These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

1. In conjunction with the Head Coach, instruct student athletes on specific sporting skills on an individual and/or team basis, including the following: determining most appropriate teaching method; providing athletes with adequate information on workouts, cross training, collegiate regulation compliance issues, and other applicable items; facilitating drills; reviewing videos; evaluating performance; and performing other related activities. (C4)
2. With approval from the Head Coach, Rrecruit student athletes and determine the academic probability of a student's success by evaluating academic credentials, performance, and personality; offer scholarships to student athletes when probability of success meets specified criteria. (C4)
3. Work with the Student-Athlete Success Coordinator to develop students, both academically and athletically, by monitoring academic results and athletic achievements and to assure eligibility status and appropriate academic progress of the student-athlete. Specific attention should be given to encouraging an athlete toward completion of graduation requirements. (C4).
4. Under the direction of the Head Coach, recommend to 4-year college athletic coaches all Jefferson College student-athletes wishing to transfer. Emphasis should be placed on securing athletic scholarships for athletes wanting to continue their pursuit of an athletic and academic career. (B2)
5. Assist the Head Coach with coordinating travel, game/competition schedules, and practices by ensuring reservations and availability meet season specifications. Supervise team activities. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance at home contests of the College's other sports programs and campus and community events. Prepare sporting equipment for practices and games by ensuring equipment is properly handled and maintained at all times. (B2)
6. Monitor student athlete apartments, study halls, and academic performance; ensure student athlete compliance with set behavioral and eligibility requirements. (B2)
7. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and be a positive role model for the student-athletes with whom they interact on a daily basis. (A1)
8. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties

Multistate Employer


Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills


Knowledge

• Coaching skills, theories, and strategies in assigned area of responsibility;
• Motivational theories and techniques;
• Principles associated with training, biomechanics, and body types;
• Instructional methods;
• Athletic training systems;
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills

• Instructing student athletes on skills and strategies in assigned athletic area;
• Evaluating athlete strengths and weaknesses;
• Analyzing situations and developing appropriate recommendations and strategies;
• Evaluating the probability of a student's academic and athletic performance and behavior at the College level;
• Working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students and staff;
• Utilizing communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Physical Factors


Physical Effort


Physical Effort
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Posting Information


Division
Athletics (DIV)


Department
Student Services


Reports To
Head Women's Softball Coach


Wage/Salary
$11,519 annually; Pro-rated for time served through June 30


Status
Part-time


If Part-time, hours per week
Full-time equivalent (FTE) = .23


If Non-exempt, work days

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S00681P


Desired Start Date
08/01/2026


Open Date
07/08/2026


Close Date

Special Instructions Summary


This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on July 21.

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EEO Statement


It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.