Job No. 155795
- Job Title:
- Assistant Softball Coach
- Employer:
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Arkansas Tech University
- Location:
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Russellville , AR
- Posting Date:
- 02-Jul-2025
- Description:
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Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary:
Arkansas Tech University seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and proven leader with the experience and skills necessary to serve as an assistant coach of its perennially-competitive NCAA Division II Softball program. The assistant coach position will have a focus on recruiting, developing, and game planning for our Pitching Staff. The successful candidate will help lead a program that has averaged 35 wins a season over the past decade and has made six appearances in the NCAA Central Regional Tournament over the last nine years. The Golden Suns softball program won four-straight GAC Tournament titles (2018 - 2022) and two GAC Regular Season championships since 2016.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
People skills and knowledge of recruiting and development of pitchers.
Academic monitoring of student athletes.
Experience with creating travel itineraries and reserving hotels.
Community relations both in and outside the university.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects with the guidelines set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference, and the NCAA.
Participation in fundraising, operation of summer camps, community and alumni relations/cultivation expected.
Other duties as assigned by Head Coach.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
Knowledge and experience in coaching pitchers is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Minimum Requirements:
B.A. or B.S.
Proven softball coaching experience.
Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or the willingness to become certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree.
Collegiate coaching experience.
Eligible to drive on behalf of the State of Arkansas.
- Contact information:
- Arkansas Tech University
- Russellville, AR 72801
- United States
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