Assistant Coach:Women's Softball

EXPIRED

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

70% COACHING

Scouts future opponents by film, watching games, and/or telephone reports. Retrieves video tapes of future opponents. Develops scouting reports on future opponents. Provides consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members. Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed. Teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teaches all aspects of the game of softball as requested but will focus on infield/hitting. Teaches progressions and drills during daily practice time. Effectively recommends direction for all in-game infield/pitching and strategic decisions. Is available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events. Travel may be required to complete some or all of the position duties including driving to contacts’ locations, etc.

20% RECRUITMENT

Negotiates scholarship offers to prospects. Coordinates and oversees the recruitment of student-athletes. Prepares and distributes recruiting information. Attends off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact, which requires the person in this role to drive and to maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Coordinates mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes; maintains computerized “master” recruit list. Makes phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate. Plans campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents. Interacts with persons under18 years of age in a one-on-one setting.

10% PUBLIC APPEARANCES / OTHER

Represents the Athletic Department at various public events as directed by the Head Coach and/or the Administration.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of choice AND 1 year of collegiate assistant or volunteer coach experience at the NCAA Division I Level OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and athletic experience.
• Playing experience in college.
• Experience coaching infield/hitting positions
• Experience and understanding of NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• A working knowledge of NCAA Division 1 Rules and Regulation
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers and colleagues.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Able to communicate clearly in speech and in written form.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Must work evenings and weekends.
• Travel required
• Often works with youth 18 and under.
• Access to secure areas

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09197UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 07/07/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 06/11/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | | | Closing Date | 06/25/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Sarah Hoechlin at sarah.hoechlin@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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