Assistant Softball Coach
About The Position
Ball State University is consistently recognized as a great place to learn, work, and live, offering employees a supportive campus community, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State combines the resources of a nationally recognized public university with a welcoming, collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to grow and make a meaningful impact. Within that environment, Ball State Athletics is committed to providing a first-class student-athlete experience and pursuing excellence in competition, academics, and personal development. As a member of the Ball State Softball program, you'll join a dedicated staff focused on building a championship culture while helping student-athletes succeed both on the field and in the classroom. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a proud Division I program while advancing your coaching career at a university that values people, purpose, and professional growth. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- 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 softball coaching experience.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
- Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
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 or sport supervisor.
- Develop, in conjunction with the head coach, planning of practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
- Organize and implement a focused and productive player development plan(s).
- 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.
- Support team travel arrangements.
- Develop scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents.
- Work in conjunction with the head coach to implement fund raising opportunities on a yearly basis.
- Support all Ball State softball camps and clinics.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid 24 vacation days
- 12 sick days
- 10 holidays
- Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- Affordable health and dental insurance
- Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
- Retirement benefits
- 90 percent of child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
- 100 percent of tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree at Ball State
- 80 percent of your graduate tuition at Ball State
- Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
