Assistant/Associate Softball Coach

Athletics

Assistant/Associate Softball Coach

Ball State University

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a championship-caliber program committed to competitive excellence, student-athlete development, and academic success. Working closely with the Head Softball Coach, the Assistant Coach will play an integral role in all aspects of the program, including on-field instruction, recruiting, player development, scouting, practice and game preparation, and administrative operations. Title for position will be determined based upon qualifications of the chosen candidate.

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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 and/or sport supervisor.

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

·         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.

·         Oversee team travel arrangements.

·         Develop scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents.

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

·         Oversee and direct all Ball State softball camps and clinics.

·         Supervise and 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 in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

·         Collegiate playing experience at a competitive level and/or 5 years college 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.

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

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6/4/2026. at 12:01 a.m.

Apply online at BSU Careers. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

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