Assistant Softball Coach

Position Summary

The Athletics department at College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Assistant Softball Coach.

Why Join Us?

Benefits: The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit CSBSJU.edu/jobs.

Responsibilities

Aid in coaching and student-athlete development for the softball program.

• Collaborate with the head coach to plan practices, teach technique, advance individual skills, and support strength and conditioning efforts.
• Identify and assess prospective student-athletes and build relationships through the recruiting process established by the head coach.
• Provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings.
• Support the head coach in developing a competitive schedule and coordinating logistics for team and recruiting travel.
• Attend games and assist with all responsibilities related to game-day operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience coaching competitive softball
• Strong understanding of softball technique and training methods
• Experience with pitching and pitching instruction preferred
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and support college-aged student-athletes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies
• Valid driver’s license required; candidate must pass a driver’s license check and complete a defensive driving course upon hire
• Ability to complete all required safety training at the time of hire

Physical Requirements

• The role requires mobility across campus facilities and competition venues.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including leading players through training sessions, demonstrating techniques and skills
• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• Regular regional and occasional national travel based on team performance/competition sites.
• Travel for recruiting purposes, typically weekly during high school season, most often regionally