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Assistant Coach Softball

Illinois College · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
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United States
Employment
None
Full time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$27,000

About the role

Assistant Coach Softball

Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL 62650 · Type: Full Time · Salary: $27,000.00 - $27,000.00 Salary/year

Description

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all program operations, including recruiting, retaining and coaching members of the softball team. The Assistant Coach is responsible for day-to-day coaching responsibilities and is expected to meet recruiting and retention goals. This position will also assist the Head Coach on the coordination of travel, game day operations, equipment management, camps, and fundraising.

Essential Functions: The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

  • Recruit, retain and graduate successful student-athletes
  • Assist in executing recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by the College
  • Collaborate with Head Coach on ensuring academic performance and personal development of student-athletes is in alignment with institutional and program goals
  • Assist the Head Coach with all operations of running a successful softball program
  • Demonstrate high level of intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse population
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community
  • Adhere all Illinois College, Midwest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Attend regular athletic and admission staff meetings
  • Assume additional administrative responsibilities within Athletics Department, as assigned by the Director of Athletics
    • Qualifications

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, required
  • Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
  • Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others.
  • Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability, required
  • Relevant coaching experience at the NCAA level, Division III, preferred
  • Recruiting experience at the collegiate level, Division III, preferred
  • Must understand and value the liberal arts experience for students at Illinois College, especially including participation in other sports, clubs and organizations, and having an academic experience
  • First Aid and AED certification, preferred
  • Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Possess an outcomes-oriented approach to coaching
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds

    • Additional Job Details: Job Title: Assistant Softball Coach Department: Athletics Reports to: Head Softball Coach Status: Full-Time, Salaried, 10-month Class: Exempt Date Last Revised: August 2023

    About Illinois College: Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

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