Assistant Women's Softball Coach (Part-Time)

California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for a part-time, temporary Assistant Women's Softball Coach for the 2026/2027 academic year. This non-tenured position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of program administration, student-athlete development, and team operations.

About the role

The Assistant Softball Coach plays a vital role in supporting the Head Coach in program administration, student-athlete development, game preparation, recruiting, and team operations. This position contributes to the success of the softball program while promoting academic achievement, athletic excellence, and personal development among student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in the administration and daily operation of the softball program.
• Teach and instruct student-athletes in softball-specific skills during practices, individual workouts, and competitions.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, scouting reports, video analysis, and opponent evaluation.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes through evaluations, correspondence, phone calls, campus visits, and off-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain recruiting records and complete all required NCAA, conference, and institutional documentation.
• Support the academic success and retention of student-athletes by working closely with academic support personnel.
• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and other operational functions of the program.
• Work collaboratively with Athletics support units including Compliance, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Academic Services, Equipment Operations, Marketing, Development, Facilities, and Sports Information.
• Assist in the planning and administration of softball camps and clinics.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletics Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent combination of education and extensive softball coaching, playing, or related professional experience demonstrating a high level of achievement and expertise in the sport may be substituted.
• One (1) year or more of competitive softball coaching, playing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching or playing softball in a collegiate athletics program, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes in a collegiate setting.
• Experience organizing and conducting softball camps and clinics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Pay

The full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) monthly salary range for this classification is $6,288–$7,658, in accordance with the CSU Unit 3 salary schedule. This is a part-time position at 0.7 FTE (28/40 hours per week), with an approximate monthly salary range of $4,401–$5,360. The anticipated hiring range is $4,401–$4,584 monthly. Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 13, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled.