Assistant Softball Coach

Description & Details:

Under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach will assist the head coach with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of a nationally competitive softball program with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student-athletes, on/off-campus recruiting; assisting with practice and conditioning activities, film breakdown, scouting and recruiting, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, game management, camp coordination, compliance, participation in clinics and summer camps; and professional expectations.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong background in skill analysis and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Experience in motivating players to achieve maximum levels of performance.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents, colleagues and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills.
• Demonstration of effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Two years of softball coaching or playing experience at the D-I level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully train athletes’ individual skill development.
• Proven competitive success coaching, recruiting or as an athlete at a competitive NCAA program.
• Experience in conducting camps and clinics.
• Specialized knowledge and use of technology and video to enhance player development and team performance.
• Experience in coaching hitting or pitching
• Recruitment of student-athletes who can compete successfully on a level consistent with program expectations.

Applicant Materials Required:

Formal letter of application (cover letter)

Resume

Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as “Other Document 1”.

Screening will begin 6/4/24

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.