Assistant Softball Coach, Seasonal

Located approximately 20 miles north of Boston with free parking and accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line, Endicott College offers a seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community.

About the role

The Assistant Softball Coach in the Athletics Department reports to the Head Coach and supports the Head Coach in leading, developing, and maintaining an effective and competitive NCAA Division III Softball program at Endicott College.

Responsibilities

• Program Operations & Game Preparation (75%):
  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing daily practice sessions and game-day operations.
  • Contribute to in-game decision-making, strategic planning, and tactical adjustments.
  • Develop and organize opponent scouting reports to support team game preparation.
  • Mentor and instruct student-athletes on the skills and strategies necessary for competitive success.
• Recruiting & Prospect Engagement (25%):
  • Execute an active recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes both in-region and out-of-region.
  • Attend local, regional, and national recruiting events and showcases.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and host prospective student-athlete campus visits and prospect clinics.
  • Maintain regular outreach to prospective student-athletes via phone, text, and email.
• Community Engagement: Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings; show a spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible.
• Other Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Head Softball Coach in the Athletic Department. Works under general supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: Previous coaching, teaching, or recruiting experience at the collegiate, high school, or club level.
• NCAA Compliance: Knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division III rules regarding recruiting and student-athlete eligibility.

Schedule

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and travel for games/recruiting events.

Pay

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $2500 - 3000 per season. This range reflects base pay only and does not include other potential compensation or benefits.

Effective Date of Current Version: September, 2026