Assistant Softball Coach

Saint Louis University • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Louis University is seeking an Assistant Coach to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program. This role involves supporting the head coach in various aspects of the program, including conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements, and student manager oversight. The university is a prestigious Catholic institution founded in 1818, known for its academics, research, healthcare, and commitment to faith and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level
• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Recruiting skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Organizational/planning skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to assess athletic talent
• Ability to serve as a positive role model

Responsibilities

• Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress
• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; views and assesses high school game films, and provides feedback to head coach
• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches
• Oversees the activity of student managers; ensures assigned duties are completed
• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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