Assistant Softball Coach

Ball State University Athletics is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Assistant Softball Coach to join our softball program and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our student-athletes.

This position will assist with all aspects of the softball program, including practice and game preparation, skill development, scouting and recruiting, player development, and team operations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the coaching staff to create a competitive, positive, and supportive environment that promotes excellence both on and off the field.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function: Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes; develop softball student-athletes on and off the field and assist the Head Coach with program management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes.

Perform duties in all areas of the program at the direction of the head coach, athletic director or sport supervisor.

Develop, in conjunction with the head coach, planning of practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.

Serve as primary defense coordinator and infield specialist.

Organize and implement a focused and productive player development plan(s).

Support cultivating a strong competitive recruit database, help manage and keep up to date filtering of recruiting software.

Assess and evaluate talent and recruitment of athletes into the program; includes contact by telephone and mail; off campus evaluations; on campus visits.

Support team travel arrangements.

Develop scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents.

Work in conjunction with the head coach to implement fund raising opportunities on a yearly basis.

Support all Ball State softball camps and clinics.

Mentor graduate assistant and/or volunteer assistant coaches.

Show commitment to and responsibility for adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference, and the NCAA; pass the NCAA certification examination on an annual basis.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Collegiate playing experience at a competitive level and/or softball coaching experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

How to apply

• Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal .
• Please list three professional references within the online application.

Supporting Documents Upload Instructions

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Required Document

• Resume

Optional Document

• Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.

What we offer

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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