Assistant Softball Coach Part Time

Posting Number: JR107441

Location: Colorado

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The Assistant Coach Part-Time Softball reports to and will assist the Head Coach in directing activities for the softball program within NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Assistant Coach Part-Time Softball is responsible for supporting the athletic and academic development of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching

• Assist the head coach in the coaching and training of the softball team, conducting all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Assist with filming and technique instruction.
• Travel to all competitions - in-state and out-of-state when able.

Administrative

• Must be fully knowledgeable and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NCAA, RMAC (as applicable) and Colorado School of Mines.
• Administrative duties such as travel plans, compliance logs, on campus visits, etc.
• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Successfully complete all required NCAA coach's curriculum and trainings.

Recruiting

• Collaborate annual and long term recruiting strategies that reflect the University, Department and program values.
• Assist the head coach in the recruitment of quality student-athletes, commensurate with the admissions qualifications of Colorado School of Mines who are capable of successfully competing at the NCAA level.
• Maintain good relations with the parents of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Timely and respectful response to all recruiting communications.
• Travel for recruiting when necessary.

Other

• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the intercollegiate program.
• Must be willing to work odd hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Failure to comply with all NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines regulations and policies will be cause for termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in coaching softball at a competitive level.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with many internal and external entities in a variety of ways. Must be able to communicate with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administration and prospective student-athletes and their families.

Salary and Benefits

$12,000 - $14,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Application review will begin September 15, 2025. Apply by September 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date will not be accepted.