Softball Assistant Coach

Working Title: Softball Assistant Coach

State Role Title:Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type:Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300254 - Softball

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:08/06/2025

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Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.

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General Information:

James Madison University a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference is seeking a Softball Assistant Coach. The position is a full-time 12-month position will a full comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching student-athletes in practices and games. Review game film in advance of competition to help devise game plan. Help prepare practice plans and game plans in advance of competition. Motivating student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success. Attending strength training sessions and other workouts with the team.

Support the head coach in organizing and scheduling practices facilities games and weight program. Supervise the care maintenance and inventory of equipment. Work with the Head Equipment Manager to ensure equipment is ordered in a timely manner. Travel with the team scout opponents and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Assist with the recruiting of quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate and other recruiting needs as assigned by the head coach. Review game film and other submissions from prospective student-athletes.

Encouraging player development by possessing a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically is essential. Participate in individual meetings with student-athletes to help promote mental and physical development. Work with Student-Athlete Services to ensure that practices do not interfere with student-athlete class time

Qualifications:

Required:

• Former softball coaching or softball playing experience
• Experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Bachelors Degree

Additional Posting Information:

JMUs Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information please visit of Employment:

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