Assistant Softball Coach

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Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01211

Position Title:

Assistant Softball Coach

Classification Title:

Assistant Coach

Department:

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Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01211

Position Title:

Assistant Softball Coach

Classification Title:

Assistant Coach

Department:

Athletics

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately with a best consideration date of June 6, 2025.

All documents must be submitted through the online application system. No credentials, emails, or phone calls will be accepted by the Head Softball Coach or search committee members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support in the oversight of a successful NCAA DII softball program.
• Coach assigned players, units, or skill positions in the skills necessary to excel.
• Ability to hit fungo and throw front toss proficiently
• Assist in field maintenance/prep and equipment of softball facility.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of student-athletes who will successfully represent the institution academically, athletically and socially.
• Manage and comply with NCAA, Gulf South Conference and institutional related compliance.
• Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience.
• Work closely with the department staff to schedule events and facility usage.
• Monitor student-athlete’s academic progress to ensure eligibility and student success.
• Assist with management of all program budgets, travel (packing uniforms/laundry), scheduling, meals, and purchasing, in line with the guidelines provided by the athletic department and the Office of Financial Services.
• Monitor the safety of conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Ability to maintain office work, write and respond to emails, submit paperwork through ARMs/Teamworks and other avenues
• Keep appropriate team/individual statistics
• Assist with fundraising and community outreach events.
• Supervise strength & conditioning programs in partnership with the Strength & Conditioning staff
• Additional responsibilities to be assigned by the Head Softball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the following:

• NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference rules and regulations
• Sport-specific techniques
• Institutional policies, practices and procedures
• Recruiting and compliance-related documentation

Ability to:

• Successfully lead, recruit and manage people
• Execute strong interpersonal skills
• Apply acceptable teaching, coaching and mentoring techniques
• Counsel and advise pre-college and college student-athletes within established rules and expectations
• Rules and regulations set force by the NCAA Division II and the GSC, to ensure compliance relative to those applicable rules.
• Manage budgets
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance
• Administer First Aid, CPR and AED

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• One year of experience coaching college softball.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Previous softball coaching experience at the NCAA DII level.

Job Open Date:

05/23/2025

This posting will remain open until closed:

Yes

Job Close Date:

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Quick Link

https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7125

Position Profile Link

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Professional Reference Sheet

Optional Documents 1. Additional Transcript(s)

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least one (1) year of experience coaching college softball?

   • Yes
   • No

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