Assistant Coach - Softball (10-Month)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Softball (10-Month)

Job Responsibilities

This is a 10-month , benefits-eligible position with salary paid over 12 months. Position involves frequent traveling for competition and recruiting with most travel occurring during evenings and weekends.

This position assists the head coach in the following primary responsibilities:

• Recruitment of prospective student athletes.
• Coaching, mentoring, and retaining student athletes.
• In-season practice and game planning.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Softball (10-Month)

Job Responsibilities

This is a 10-month , benefits-eligible position with salary paid over 12 months. Position involves frequent traveling for competition and recruiting with most travel occurring during evenings and weekends.

This position assists the head coach in the following primary responsibilities:

• Recruitment of prospective student athletes.
• Coaching, mentoring, and retaining student athletes.
• In-season practice and game planning.
• Out of season conditioning.
• Compliance with NCAA Division II, GLVC, and University rules and regulations.
• Team travel arrangements.
• Filming.
• Grant-in-aid recommendations.
• Academic integrity.
• Alumni, community, and media relations.
• Fundraising.
• Other duties as assigned.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality softball student athletes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules.
• Commitment to academic success and student athlete well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Collegiate softball coaching and/or experience playing in a successful softball program.
• Collegiate recruiting experience.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S248P | | Open Date | 07/09/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin July 16, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. | | Salary | The salary range for this position is $32,000-33,000 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience. | | Non Discrimination Statement |
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. |

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Undergraduate Transcripts 2. Additional Undergraduate Transcripts 3. Other Documents 4. Graduate Transcripts 5. Additional Graduate Transcripts

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