Assistant Softball Coach- Defense & Recruiting Coordinator

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range $50,000-$64,000, commensurate with experience

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

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State Softball the 2026, American Conference champs, are seeking a full-time Defense & Recruiting Coach. This position is responsible for leading defensive development and managing all aspects of the program’s recruiting efforts. You should elevate our staff through a blend of technical expertise, data-driven insight, and individualized athlete development.
You’ll lead the development and performance of our defense & recruiting, 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:

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range $50,000-$64,000, commensurate with experience

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

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State Softball the 2026, American Conference champs, are seeking a full-time Defense & Recruiting Coach. This position is responsible for leading defensive development and managing all aspects of the program’s recruiting efforts. You should elevate our staff through a blend of technical expertise, data-driven insight, and individualized athlete development.
You’ll lead the development and performance of our defense & recruiting, 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

· Lead and implement defensive training and game preparation
· Provide primary instruction for infield development
· Organize and coordinate all recruiting activities, including evaluations, communication, and visits
· Build relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches
· Support student-athlete development 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
• Experience coaching defense
  

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to drive state vehicle.

Additional Physical Requirement:

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