Assistant Women's Softball Coach

About Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,700 students in over 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts & Sciences. Quinnipiac’s 22 Division I teams have achieved national and conference titles, including a 2023 NCAA national championship in men’s ice hockey, a Sweet 16 appearance by the women's basketball team, and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized for public opinion research, and the university is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and The Wall Street Journal (#51 nationally, #2 in Connecticut for graduation rate, salary impact, and career preparation).

The university is expanding programs for traditional and adult learners, developing strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings. Quinnipiac’s core values—commitment to student success, lifelong partnership, community care, inclusivity, and bold innovation—guide its growth.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and comply with all University, NCAA, and Conference regulations
• Coach student-athletes during team practices, home, and away contests
• Primarily responsible for instruction of position-specific skills
• Assist with recruiting (on and off campus), scheduling, budget administration, and team promotion
• Support the development of Women’s Softball alumni and community relations
• Assist the Head Coach with daily, weekly, and seasonal practice planning
• Assist with team travel, scheduling, and budgeting
• Assist with fundraising
• Assist with game and practice film edits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-3 years of experience in softball
• Proficiency in softball skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage a 2-3 hour practice
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff
• Tuition remission
• Inclusive and excellence-driven culture