Assistant Softball Coach/Defensive Coach

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Position Title

Assistant Softball Coach/Defensive Coach

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Assistant Softball Coach/Defensive Coach

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Position Number

066101

Department

Athletics Office - 120000

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree required. - Must be proficient with computers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to recruitment and player eligibility. - Minimum requirement of NFCA Gold Star Certificate. - Must pass NCAA recruiting test prior to applying. - Must have a strong working knowledge of defense and hitting. - Must have experience in organizing and tracking finances in budget as well as fundraising in Microsoft Excel. - Must be able to scout opposing teams and develop a report for Head Coach. - Must be willing to be actively involved in the Appalachian State and Boone community.

| | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications |
Coaching or competing experience at the collegiate level preferred. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. This position will represent the athletics director in various capacities.

Other responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all aspects of a Division I softball program including, but not limited to:

• Assist in daily program duties
• Assist in daily practice duties
• On campus and on the road recruiting trips
• Assist in student athlete academic progress
• Some experience catching or working with catchers is preferred
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

This position serves as the program’s NCAA compliance liaison, and is responsible for coordinating any App State softball NCAA compliance-related activities with the App State Athletics Compliance Office.

This position will also assist the head coach in organization, administration and promotion of the Appalachian State Softball program.

Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete. | | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies according to team matches, practices and recruiting | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience. | | Physical Demands of Position |
All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 05/17/2025 | | Closing Date | 05/30/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 05/17/2025 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 06/09/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References with Contact Information, or provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application form

| | Search Chair Name | Whitney Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesw1@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501658P |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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