Softball Assistant Coach

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Women's Softball Coach works with the head coach to foster student-athletes’ spiritual development and support their academic and athletic success. The role includes teaching and skill development, practice assistance, academic monitoring, recruitment, scouting, team travel, and coordination of softball program activities. The coach helps cultivate a Christ-centered community, encourages meaningful service, and supports student-athletes’ personal and career development. The position is fully on-site in Lakewood, Colorado, and requires legal authorization to reside and work in the United States. Local and regional travel is expected, and national travel may occur. The schedule includes irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Employees are expected to participate in university community activities and events, which may also take place during evenings and weekends. Colorado Christian University is a Christ-centered, interdenominational nonprofit university founded in 1914. The university serves more than 9,000 students and offers more than 200 degree program options. CCU describes its educational model through competence, character, and Christ-centered faith, and its mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The annual pay range is $32,000–$36,000. CCU offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a tuition waiver program, healthcare, paid time off, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional paid and voluntary benefits. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities.
Ability to motivate and supervise student-athletes using a traditional evangelical Christian approach and to support the CCU athletic department.
Accomplishments in developing softball skills and bringing out student-athletes’ potential in the classroom and on the field.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and CCU softball program rules and regulations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, detail-orientation, and organizational skills.
Strong technology skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Committed follower of Jesus Christ who believes salvation is through faith in Christ’s atonement, by grace, and has a personal relationship with Christ.
Ability to communicate personal faith effectively and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace.
Strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
Regular attendance and meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church.
Knowledge of the Word of God and passion for Christian education.
Traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is consonant with sound Christian principles, compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and in agreement with the university’s Strategic Priorities.
Ability to work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends, and travel locally and regionally; national travel may occur.
Ability to meet the job’s physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Must reside and work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of coaching experience at the NCAA level.

Responsibilities

Foster a Christ-centered community and support student-athletes’ spiritual development, academic goals, and engagement in meaningful service.
Set a positive example, lead devotions, develop servant-leadership programs, mentor players, and help student-athletes pursue career goals.
Support academic success by helping with class schedules, collaborating with the Life Directions Center, monitoring academic progress, communicating with professors, and following up with student-athletes.
Teach softball techniques and develop individual and team skills; observe practices and games, identify improvement opportunities, and provide coaching and feedback.
Identify prospective student-athletes for review by the head coach and maintain prospect records, including transcripts, clearinghouse forms, test scores, schedules, and game film.
Coordinate communications, home visits, campus visits, and on-campus meetings for prospective student-athletes.
Gather travel information, secure arrangements, and provide team itineraries with room assignments, practice times, curfews, and meetings.
Establish study hall during road trips and coordinate transportation, including arranging vans or buses, reservations, and driver assignments.
Organize team logistics, equipment, supplies, tournament details, travel coordination, and coordination with the CCU Athletic Training Department.
Manage game-day activities and determine game strategy in collaboration with the head coach; assist with scouting, team communications, statistics, and analytics.
Assist the head coach with promoting and executing team events, and promote the head coach’s philosophy and athlete-development system.
Perform other duties as assigned.