Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching Coach

Job Details

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary range: $60,000–$85,000/yr, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Ability to work a non-traditional schedule involving many nights, weekends, &/or holidays.

Job Story

Wichita State Softball the 2026, American Conference champs, are seeking a full-time Pitching Coach responsible for leading the development and performance of the pitching staff. You should elevate our pitching staff through a blend of technical expertise, data-driven insight, and individualized athlete development.

You’ll lead the development and performance of our pitching, designing training plans that balance mechanics, mental preparation, and in-game execution. Your approach is intentional, you don’t believe in one-size-fits-all coaching. Instead, you tailor development to each athlete, helping them unlock their strengths and compete at their highest level.

Priorities for success: Stay active in the recruiting landscape, building and managing pipelines through modern recruiting platforms and communication tools. Use performance technology and analytics tools (643 charts or Trumedia) to inform training and game strategy. Demonstrated knowledge of Rapsodo or Trackman technology. Understanding of Whistle recruiting communication app to keep you organize while recruiting our student athletes.

If you want to help shape athletes that competes with confidence, precision, and purpose and you bring the mindset of a coach who never stops learning; we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.

Essential Functions

Coaches and oversees one (1) or more functional aspects of team administrative management and/or programs. Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards. Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities. Communicates with media relations. Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records. Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits. Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.

Job Duties

• Oversee all aspects of pitcher development and training
• Manage the bullpen and in-game pitching strategy
• Utilize technology and data to enhance performance and development
• Assist with recruiting, including evaluation and relationship-building
• Support student-athlete growth on and off the field
• Assist with camps, clinics, and daily program operations

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One (1) year of: Experience in recruiting and coaching high school or college athletics OR Coaching experience at the high school level or above OR Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level

Required License/Certifications/Training

Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to connect with a diverse population.
• Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.
• Adhere to NCAA, AAC and University Guidelines.
• Highly organized and reliable with great follow up and follow through.
• Knowledge of recruiting regulations and ability to do so regularly.
• High energy not only at practice but in daily interactions with staff/student-athletes.
• Understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of a successful team but also individual players.
• Ability to teach, motivate, lead and mentor student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years collegiate coaching and recruiting experience
• Demonstrated experience in pitcher development and game management
• Experience utilizing technology in player development