Assistant Softball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Assistant Softball Coach


Division
Athletics


Department
Athletics


Number of hours per week
Vary


Days to be worked
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday


Months per year
Fiscal (12 months)


If modified, list months

Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
Main Campus


If other location, please indicate

Position Number
101560


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Athletics invites applications for the Assistant Softball Coach.

Job duties:

• Assist the Head women's softball coach in recruiting, instructing, and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the softball team. Emphasis on pitching.
• Coordinate activities through the Head Softball Coach.
• Assist with budget preparations and operate within the approved budget allocations
• Provide instruction to softball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of softball as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, OVC and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of softball.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development, and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete's academic progress.
• In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both softball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Assist in maintenance of softball field and practice areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively teach fundamentals with an emphasis on pitching, position details and strategies of softball during preparation and practice sessions.

Ability to motivate individuals and the team successfully.

Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.

Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, OVC and NCAA.

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.

Ability to scout opponents.

Flexible with hours typical 9-5 Monday-Friday with nights, weekends, and travel.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in coaching or administration of softball programs at the high school, collegiate, or equivalent level. Knowledge of NCAA rules certification. Knowledge of University/TBR and OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) policies and regulations. Must pass NCAA recruiting test within first 30 days of hire.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date
08/10/2026


Close Date
08/16/2026


Job Category
Administrative/Professional


Requisition Number

Benefits


Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Visit for more information.

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