Assistant Softball Coach

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Posting Number

S01361P

Type of Appointment

FTF; Full-Time Fixed

Posting Category

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Posting Number

S01361P

Type of Appointment

FTF; Full-Time Fixed

Posting Category

Professional (Non Faculty)

Funding Information

| MSU Salary Grade | NC | | Salary Range for Job Posting | |

Recruitment Recommendations

| Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position | 07/01/2025 | | Open Date | 06/03/2025 | | Close Date | 06/17/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes |

Position details

| Advertisement Wording |
The department of Softball at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Assistant Softball Coach. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of the Assistant Softball Coach is instructing student athletes in the performance of the sport of softball. To that end, under the supervision of the Head Women’s Softball Coach, the incumbent will perform coaching duties pertinent to the position. Assist with other duties including, but not limited to, recruiting student-athletes, academic progress of student-athletes, planning practices, necessary public relations work, assists in fundraising.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and coaching experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for coaching experience. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Experience in coaching pitchers and catchers. Excellent communications and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes with potential of academic and athletic success.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship. 

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by July 17, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Megan Griffith, the search committee chair, at m.griffith@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | | Organizational Relationships |
Reports directly to the Head Women’s Softball Coach with upline reporting to the Director of Athletics, Vice President for Student Success, and President. Interacts with other members of the athletic department staff, secretaries, student-athletes, athletic trainers, sports information staff and other faculty/staff members as well as general public. | | Physical Requirements | | | Working Conditions |
In accordance with the principles of NCAA rules compliance, it is understood that any employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations. Visible program under constant scrutiny of students, faculty, staff, community, media, and alumni. Considerable travel and frequent night and weekend hours involved. | | Special Information/Instructions to Applicants | |

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

| Accept References | Yes | | Minimum Requests | 3 | | Maximum Requests | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicant's identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identification and employment authorization.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Application (Cover Letter) 3. Name & Contact Information for 3 References

Optional Documents 1. Additional Support Document #1 2. Additional Support Document #2 3. Additional Support Document #3

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