Assistant Softball Coach - Athletics - Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Athletics is searching for an Assistant Coach in its intercollegiate softball program. This is an exciting 12-month, recurring opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. This role will contribute to the department by providing essential support by overseeing pitching staff, assisting head softball coach with recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete development, monitoring academic performance, community involvement, fundraising, camps, practice and game coaching.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Direct oversight and development of a portion of program (infield, hitting or pitching staff) dependent on candidate's strength. Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions, as directed by the head coach. Candidate must be flexible in teaching methods and communication styles to connect with players while teaching player-to-player sport and position specific skills, during and after practice during the traditional and non-traditional seasons. Additionally, candidate must have an overall understanding over the game to assist in teaching progressions and drills during daily practice
• Assist in recruitment of athletes by coordinating mailing of recruitment materials and information; maintain contact with and plan campus visits for prospective student-athletes and their parents; maintain frequent and consistent public contact with high schools and clubs for scouting and public relations efforts
• Assist with team transportation to off-campus games
• Assist with coordination of travel arrangements for the team by coordinating meals for away games, processing paperwork before and after trips, create itineraries and work with opponents to schedule practice times
• Assist the maintenance and update internal team statistics, scouting reports and game plans
• Assist in monitoring of academic performance, progress, and class attendance of student-athletes and intervene when necessary
• Interact with various campus offices and departments
• Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student athletes
• Teach in the Physical Education program
• Other duties as assigned

Applications should include a resume and cover letter.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Department of Athletics at Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Overall understanding of the game to assist in teaching progressions and drills during daily practice
• Competitive success on the collegiate level with proven effectiveness in recruiting for an academically selective and culturally diverse institution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-3 years of athletic coaching experience and/or leadership experience required; collegiate experience as a player preferred
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check
• Child Protection Clearances
• Valid Driver's License

Posted: 2026-06-10