Assistant Softball Coach

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$34,424 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to join its Intercollegiate Athletics team. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers a vibrant setting with stunning landscapes, a rich history, arts, and a growing tech scene. This position is responsible for assisting the head coach in training the varsity softball team for intercollegiate competition at a nationally competitive level, recruiting prospective student-athletes, monitoring academic performance, and assisting with scheduling and team travel.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree
Coaching experience at the college or high school level is required
Must have valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Train varsity softball team for intercollegiate competition at a nationally competitive level.
Assist the head coach in developing and implementing game plans.
Maintain and increase knowledge of women’s softball training and coaching techniques.
Supervise the training, development, and placement of staff personnel.
Evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Develop and maintain correspondence for prospective student-athletes.
Schedule, coordinate and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student athletes.
Monitor academic performance of student-athletes.
Counsel student-athletes.
Ensure compliance with all UCCS and NCAA regulations regarding academic eligibility requirements.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating Division II schedule within NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional guidelines.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating team travel and lodging.