Assistant Womens Softball Coach (Part-Time)

Position Description & Details

Bismarck State College is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Women's Softball Coach to join our Athletics Department. This position plays a key role in supporting student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom, helping them grow into capable students and competitive athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and coach student-athletes for the women's softball program, ensuring compliance with college and conference standards.
• Advise student-athletes on enrollment, academic success, and personal development, while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsibility.
• Plan and supervise practices, conditioning, travel, game preparation, and equipment management.
• Assist with fundraising efforts to support scholarships and program expenses.
• Support departmental initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

The successful candidate will bring strong recruiting skills, a passion for coaching, and a commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes. Experience in intercollegiate athletics and the ability to foster a positive, team-centered culture are highly valued.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective public and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Recruiting skills and ability to assess athletic talent.
• Leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Ability to sell the College and its athletic program to potential students.
• Ability to organize and implement fundraising projects.
• Good computer software skills - Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.), email, and electronic calendar.
• Ability to build and sustain a successful intercollegiate athletic program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate associate or bachelor's degree.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Director of Athletics.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.