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Coaching: Includes knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, teaching ability and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques., Student-Athlete Welfare: Includes commitment to the welfare and safety of student-athletes, efforts to facilitate academic success, cooperation with academic units and counselors, and commitment to the social development of students., Recruiting: Includes effective recruiting, professional relationships with coaches in the recruiting base, and success of previous recruits., Compliance: Includes knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and TTU rules, regulations and policies., Performance: Includes level performance of team and positions coached, ability to attract support for the program, commitment to the University, and professional relationships with departmental and campus staff and community members.
Assists the head coach with all aspects of the softball program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Cookeville, TN, United States
Coaching: Includes knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, teaching ability and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques., Student-Athlete Welfare: Includes commitment to the welfare and safety of student-athletes, efforts to facilitate academic success, cooperation with academic units and counselors, and commitment to the social development of students., Recruiting: Includes effective recruiting, professional relationships with coaches in the recruiting base, and success of previous recruits., Compliance: Includes knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and TTU rules, regulations and policies., Performance: Includes level performance of team and positions coached, ability to attract support for the program, commitment to the University, and professional relationships with departmental and campus staff and community members.
Assists the head coach with all aspects of the softball program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and contact information for three references at the time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Four years of successful softball coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Softball Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and conference rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures. Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including recruiting, assisting with practice and conditioning, player and public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.
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Screening Date: 06/15/2026
Tennessee Tech University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 10–3 | 18–16 | 186 | — |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | 9–3 | 19–14 | 204 | — |
| Tennessee State University | 8–3 | 18–9 | 134 | — |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 7–4 | 14–12 | 185 | — |
| University of Southern Indiana | 6–5 | 9–17 | 245 | — |
| Lindenwood University | 6–6 | 15–16 | 182 | — |
| Tennessee Tech University | 4–10 | 11–25 | 238 | — |
| University of Tennessee at Martin | 4–8 | 12–19 | 270 | — |
| Western Illinois University | 4–8 | 8–24 | 294 | — |
| Morehead State University | 2–10 | 4–31 | 272 | — |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | — | — | — | — |
Tennessee Tech University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Danielle Penner |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Danielle Penner |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Danielle Penner |
4–10 | 11–25 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Danielle Penner |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Danielle Penner |
– | 6–44 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Michelle DePolo |
– | 32–22 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Michelle DePolo |
– | 19–30 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Michelle DePolo |
– | 10–9 |
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