Assistant Softball Coach

Primary Function: Supports all aspects of competitive NCAA Division I softball program, with primary responsibilities in coaching, recruiting, player development, scouting, and program operations; plays a key role in the instruction and development of student-athletes, focusing on pitchers and catchers, while assisting with team practices, game preparation, and in-game strategy; serves as the program’s lead recruiting coordinator, managing the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations; oversees recruiting events; coordinates team travel logistics; supports academic success initiatives for student-athletes; assists with home game operations; and serves as primary administrator for scouting and player-development technologies, providing data-driven insights to enhance team performance.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of collegiate softball or baseball coaching or collegiate softball or baseball playing experience required. Student experience will be considered. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, and the University of Northern Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using data capturing technology (Rapsodo, Blast Motion or similar technology); ability to navigate video and data scouting programs (Synergy, 6-4-3 or similar programs); understanding of advanced softball stats and sabermetrics; and experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by July 30, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 07/30/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.