Assistant Softball Coach

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

To assist the head women’s softball coach in the administration and management of the softball team and program.

Responsibilities:

• Will assist the head softball coach in all administrative aspects of the program and in all management aspects of the team while adhering to the established and governing rules of the NCAA, SWAC, TAMU System, PVAMU, and the Department of Athletics. This will include, but is not limited to, planning of competition schedule, conducting team practices, team bonding and building events, recruiting,  and community service projects.

• Will assist the Athletic Academic Services and Athletic Compliance areas in monitoring the class and study hall attendance, and academic progress of the student-athletes participating in this women's softball program in order to maintain the required Academic Progress Rate (APR) and the Graduation Success Rate (GSR).

• Will be responsible for making and securing of team travel needs to include but not limited to providing team travel rosters, making and securing lodging accommodations, preparing transportation itineraries for all away competitions, team snacks and meals for away competitions, and getting necessary travel documents completed and signed before leaving campus.

• Will assist the Head Coach in all areas of recruitment for the team, this includes traveling to scout for and evaluate potential players, and the planning and making arrangement for campus visits.

• Will attend all NCAA rules education trainings, clinics, workshops, and conferences to stay current in knowledge of matters relating to Division 1 collegiate level women's softball.  Will perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of coaching experience.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules.

• Ability to learn new task.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:   

• 08/11/2025 

Required Attachments:  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:   

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements:  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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