Kishwaukee College
Assistant Coach - Softball
Position Title: Assistant Coach - Softball
Position Summary Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in providing leadership and management to produce a quality intercollegiate team that represents a commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Perform on-field coaching and instruction. Other duties include, but are not limited to: recruiting, scouting, maintaining statistics, game scheduling, travel arrangements, academic monitoring, equipment purchasing, exercising good judgment and independent decision making in budgeting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, leadership skills, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
Ability and commitment to recruit, instruct and motivate college student athletes.
A positive role model for young adults.
Ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.
Ability to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College Athletics core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
Required Qualifications
Minimum two years’ experience as a college or high school varsity coach.
Experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club team.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and five years of collegiate coaching desired.
Recent Experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club team.
Physical Demands
Position requires moderate physical activity /individual dexterity to demonstrate softball skills.
Position may be required to lift 25 pounds on infrequent occasions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary
Hours per Week: up to 29
Weeks per Year: 52
Budgeted Hours per Year: 200
Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.20/hour
Job Open Date: 12/08/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Essential Duties
Perform on-field coaching, teaching and instruction.
Primary role in recruiting student-athletes to Softball program.
Maintain team and individual statistics, report scores to media.
Assist in supervising team manager and/or helping manage video of games as directed by Head Coach.
Help to maintain College equipment.
Adhere to sport budget, including travel, supply, contractual and printing accounts.
Travel and drive to all contests.
Assist in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes with Head Coach as needed.
Support coordination of fundraising for program with Coaching Staff and Head Coach.
Athletic coaches are Campus Security Authorities per the Jeane Clery Handbook, required to undergo annual training for reporting specific criminal offenses.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Additional Information
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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Position Summary Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in providing leadership and management to produce a quality intercollegiate team that represents a commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Perform on-field coaching and instruction. Other duties include, but are not limited to: recruiting, scouting, maintaining statistics, game scheduling, travel arrangements, academic monitoring, equipment purchasing, exercising good judgment and independent decision making in budgeting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, leadership skills, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
Ability and commitment to recruit, instruct and motivate college student athletes.
A positive role model for young adults.
Ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.
Ability to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College Athletics core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
Required Qualifications
Minimum two years’ experience as a college or high school varsity coach.
Experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club team.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and five years of collegiate coaching desired.
Recent Experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club team.
Physical Demands
Position requires moderate physical activity /individual dexterity to demonstrate softball skills.
Position may be required to lift 25 pounds on infrequent occasions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary
Hours per Week: up to 29
Weeks per Year: 52
Budgeted Hours per Year: 200
Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.20/hour
Job Open Date: 12/08/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Essential Duties
Perform on-field coaching, teaching and instruction.
Primary role in recruiting student-athletes to Softball program.
Maintain team and individual statistics, report scores to media.
Assist in supervising team manager and/or helping manage video of games as directed by Head Coach.
Help to maintain College equipment.
Adhere to sport budget, including travel, supply, contractual and printing accounts.
Travel and drive to all contests.
Assist in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes with Head Coach as needed.
Support coordination of fundraising for program with Coaching Staff and Head Coach.
Athletic coaches are Campus Security Authorities per the Jeane Clery Handbook, required to undergo annual training for reporting specific criminal offenses.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Additional Information
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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