Assistant Coach II, Softball (PT-Fall Only)

Muhlenberg College • Mount Vernon, IA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference, is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Softball Coach (PT-Fall Only). This specialized position focuses exclusively on athletic performance enhancement. The successful candidate will be a speed and agility specialist responsible for elevating the team’s running mechanics, acceleration, change-of-direction ability, and explosiveness. Candidates with strength and conditioning experience and a four-year college degree are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, physical education, or a closely related field.
• Specialized experience designing and leading speed, agility, and explosiveness training programs, preferably with softball, baseball, or other fast-twitch athletes.
• Demonstrated expertise in running mechanics, acceleration, change-of-direction, and plyometric training.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills with the ability to inspire collegiate student-athletes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking athletic performance.
• Ability to work flexible fall practice hours (1-2 sessions per week).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must reside within, or independently relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance of the College before the position’s start date.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Strength and conditioning experience

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the head coach, lead specialized speed, agility, and explosiveness training for the softball team during the fall season.
• Attend 1-2 practices per week in the fall to deliver high-quality, targeted sessions focused on running form and mechanics, acceleration, agility, and explosive power.
• Design and implement individualized and position-specific drills that enhance base running, defensive quickness, and overall athletic performance.
• Collaborate with the head coach to integrate athletic development into the team’s fall training plan.
• Track player progress and performance metrics to ensure measurable gains in speed and explosiveness.
• Support the head coach in advancing the program’s goal of becoming one of the fastest and most explosive teams in the country.
• Attend meetings and training as required by the head coach and Athletics department.
• May perform other duties related to athletic performance as assigned.
• Help foster a culture of athletic excellence and commitment to continuous improvement among student-athletes.

Benefits

• The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society.
• The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level