Head Coach, Softball

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Head Coach, Softball Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001365 Location Chicago Open Date 05/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary

The Head Coach provides leadership and organization for all phases of the operation of the softball program at Roosevelt University in compliance with all institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLAIC) rules and regulations. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, recruiting of prospective students, planning and providing elite instruction and assessment at team practices and competitions, budget maintenance, equipment procurement, scheduling and travel, assistant coaching staff management and engaging with student-athletes to aid in their academic success, retention and eventual graduation from the University.

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Athletics and Student Success and is located on the Chicago campus.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-5 years of experience as a coach, participant or related role
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required 2-5 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Prior head coaching experience
• Recruiting experience at the college level
• Prior coaching experience at the NCAA Division II or Division I level

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions

The Head Coach will work in multiple environments, including areas for team practice, competition and recruiting, in addition to an office setting. The Head Coach's schedule will include nights and weekends and travel with team for competitions, as well as for prospective student recruitment and other duties as assigned.

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Engagement and Academic Success:

• Oversee the academic progress of student-athletes within the program.
• Assist students with issues that can be barriers to retention and eventual graduation.
• Develop programming that builds character in areas outside of the athletic arena to provide a well-rounded college experience.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duty and Responsibility

Competition and Practice Management::

• Develop and manage calendar of competitions and training sessions to maximize potential for competitive success.
• Organize individual plans for each training/practice session and assess outcomes, communicating regularly with student-athletes, placing the individuals and the team in the best possible position for success.
• Lead team during competitions.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Recruitment:

• Build relationships with local, regional and national high school, junior college and club programs and coaches to help in identifying prospective student-athletes.
• Travel to evaluate in-person prospective student-athletes at various events.
• Facilitate campus visits for prospective students and develop on-going dialogue that leads to their eventual enrollment.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility

Program Management:

• Develop the annual operating budget for the program.
• Manage the operating budget over the course of the year following all institutional guides for purchasing and reimbursement.
• Create annual competition schedule.
• Organize all team travel to off-campus competitions.
• Order, inventory and distribute necessary equipment and uniforms for team training sessions and competitions.
• Ensure program is compliant with national athletic association and athletic conference policy guidelines.

Percentage Of Time 20

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an earned Bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have 2-5 years of experience as a coach, participant or related role?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents