"Assistant Coach, Softball"

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Head Softball Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours. Open to Assistant or Graduate Assistant.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive softball program, including, but not limited to:

• Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules
• Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community
• Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
• Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
• Conduct sound fiscal management, and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
• Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
• Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
• Establish positive relationships with support staff
• Assist in planning as well as participate in softball camps and clinics
• Represent the softball program as designated by the head coach
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• One or more year experience coaching the sport
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles per board policy
• Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience at the NCAA level preferred
• Assistant or Graduate Assistant Option

FLSA Status/Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Exempt/Administrative Professional, Part Time, 0.6375 FTE, Temporary

Compensation

The salary is $20,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes: Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position, Resume, Names and contact information for three current, professional references. Applicant materials received by 11:59 PM on September 11, 2025, will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango.