Assistant Softball Coach

Assistant Softball Coach

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01748

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Softball - Women

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Assist the head coach in all phases of the specified sport program including, but not limited to, recruiting qualified student-athletes, organization and design of practice and competition, scheduling, travel arrangements, budget management, supervision of academic progress, alumni development, fundraising and any other duties as assigned, and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.

Essential Functions

• Assist in coaching the sport; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes' skills and teamwork.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and implementing practice and training procedures for the development and improvement of individuals and team skills.
• Successfully identity, select and recruit prospective student-athletes who display the athletic and academic talents and ability to successfully compete in the MAC and BGSU.
• Display knowledge and adhere to all rules and regulations, pertaining to the sport as established by the NCAA, MAC, and the University.
• Complete and report in a timely fashion, all Department, University, and Conference administrative information, as well as academic, recruiting and financial information.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising activities.
• Assist with the planning and execution of camps and clinic.
• Monitor budget expenditures to assure fiscal responsibility.
• Attend required department meetings.
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's degree required.

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year college softball coaching experience at the Division I, II, III, NAIA, Junior College level and/or club softball coaching experience and/or High School softball coaching experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• General budgeting and accounting skills
• Computer skills, ability to use email and internet functions
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to handle administrative paper work
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
• Insurable to drive a vehicle for the University

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 16, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html