Asst Coach Softball

Plymouth State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, this role supports the recruitment, development, and success of student-athletes while promoting academic achievement, sportsmanship, and personal growth in accordance with the mission of Plymouth State University and the philosophy of NCAA Division III athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all phases of the softball program, including practice planning, game preparation, and competition.
• Coach and develop student-athletes through individual instruction and team training sessions.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athletic potential.
• Assist with practice organization, skill development, scouting, and game strategy.
• Support strength and conditioning initiatives and monitor student-athlete progress throughout the year.
• Travel with the team to away contests and recruiting events as required.
• Assist with team operations, including equipment management, travel logistics, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and promote personal development and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA Division III, conference, and university rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with alumni relations, fundraising initiatives, community engagement, and youth camps and clinics.
• Represent Plymouth State University and the Athletics Department in a professional and positive manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Collegiate playing experience and/or collegiate coaching experience in softball.
• Strong knowledge of softball fundamentals, player development, and recruiting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success, academic achievement, and NCAA Division III values.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate coaching or graduate assistant experience.
• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience coordinating camps, clinics, and community outreach initiatives.
• Master's degree or progress toward a graduate degree.

Skills

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective teaching and player development techniques.
• Ability to recruit and mentor high-character student-athletes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the competitive schedule.

Pay

$15.00/hour

About the University

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond. PSU is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters, providing a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation.