Head Softball Coach - Full Time
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach provides visionary leadership for a competitive intercollegiate softball program while intentionally discipling and mentoring student-athletes to grow spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead the softball program in a manner that reflects Bethel University's Christ-centered values, emphasizing servant leadership, integrity, humility, and accountability.
Model an authentic Christian faith and integrate discipleship, prayer, and mentorship into the daily life of the program.
Establish and sustain a positive, growth-oriented team culture that supports both competitive excellence and spiritual development.
Recruit, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches in alignment with the mission and expectations of Bethel University.
Plan and conduct effective practices, training sessions, and game preparation to maximize individual and team development.
Provide leadership in game strategy, player evaluation, and skill development consistent with collegiate best practices.
Foster a program that competes with excellence, sportsmanship, and respect for opponents and officials.
Recruit and retain student-athletes who are academically capable, spiritually aligned, and committed to Bethel University's mission.
Collaborate closely with the Office of Admissions to support institutional enrollment goals.
Maintain compliance with all NAIA, NCCAA, conference, and university recruiting and eligibility standards.
Support the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing academic achievement, personal responsibility, leadership, and service.
Monitor academic progress and collaborate with campus partners to promote retention and graduation.
Prepare student-athletes for lives of purpose and service beyond their collegiate experience.
Oversee program operations including scheduling, travel, budgeting, equipment, facility care and coordination.
Ensure full compliance with NAIA, NCCAA, conference, and Bethel University policies and procedures.
Complete all required administrative tasks, reports, and evaluations in a timely and professional manner.
Serve as a positive ambassador for Bethel University within the campus community, local community, alumni network, and broader baseball community.
Participate in campus life, including chapel services, spiritual formation opportunities, and university events.
Support the mission of the Athletic Department and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture with an emphasis on being Christ-centered, relationally driven and competitively excellent.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred).
Collegiate coaching experience with evidence of leadership, discipleship, recruiting, player development, and program organization.
Strong understanding of recruiting practices and collegiate softball operations.
A clear personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with Bethel University's doctrinal statement.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Position Expectations
Full-time, 12-month appointment.
Evening, weekend, and travel responsibilities required.
Active participation in the spiritual life and mission of Bethel University is an essential function of the position.