Head Softball Coach

APPOINTMENT: July 2026 RESPONSIBILITIES The softball head coach is responsible for leading all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division I softball program including, but not limited to: budget management, recruiting, fundraising, supervision of staff, a commitment to student-athlete health and welfare, and directing skill instruction and development. The successful candidate must be fully committed to all NCAA, The Ohio Valley Conference, and Western Illinois University Athletics Department policies and procedures, and will be expected to work cooperatively with all constituencies and campus units. RANK & SALARY $60,000 - $70,000; negotiable, commensurate with experience. BENEFITS Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically prepared intercollegiate student-athletes. Record of competitive success in coaching intercollegiate softball. Proven competencies in administrative and public relations abilities. Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staffs, administration, university personnel, and the general public. Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of and proven record of adherence to all NCAA academic and compliance rules and regulations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree. Division I coaching experience. For applications to be considered you must apply through the University website. #J-18808-Ljbffr