Assistant Coach - Softball

Assistant Coach Softball

Salary

$8,755.00 Annually

Location

Bradenton

Job Type

Adjunct Employee

Department

Organized Athletics

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week

Varies

Work days

Varies

Desired start date

8/17/26

• Description
• Benefits
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SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach will assist the head coach maintaining and /or enhancing every aspect of the intercollegiate athletic program as part of the mission of State College of Florida.

The Assistant Coach-Softball is a stipend position and will be paid up to $8755 annually.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the Colleges need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• The Assistant Coach is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the college effectively manage change.
• The Assistant Coach will be responsible for knowing and abiding by all SCF, Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), conference, and sports specific policies and procedures, and is expected to loyally support all policies, procedures and decisions/interpretations rendered by these agencies, coaching staff and Athletic Director.
• The Assistant Coach will provide leadership to the athletic program in the development of their sport.
• The Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting the head coach in the coaching, recruitment (to a 4-year school) and selection of student-athletes, budgeting, stats, social media, scheduling of games, promotions, player development (weight room and conditioning) and public relations.
• The Assistant Coach is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner being a positive role model for his/her players.
• The Assistant Coach will participate in fundraising projects, assist the Head Coach with monitoring of the academic progress of student-athletes, and work to assure successful rate of graduates commensurate with SCF students.
• The Assistant Coach will provide monitoring of their players specifically and all student-athletes in generally who are on scholarship in the housing facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree preferred but not required, at least two year of experience at a related level, preferred but not required. College playing experience at a related level is preferred but not required.

• Supervisory Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, leadership, decision making, and supporting the overall athletic program, student activities and college.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram/chart form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete changes in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills:

Banner applications including finance and registration modules, Outlook, Excel, Word and some statistical applications (per sport).

• Certificates and Licenses:

CPR certification or ability to obtain. Valid Florida drivers license or the ability to obtain and maintain.

Responsibility for People and Property:

Care and maintenance of sport equipment and facility

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

Position has routine contact with SCF staff, administration, faculty and students.

• External Contacts:

Position has frequent contact with general public, including prospective students, vendors, community members, and other athletic agencies or institutions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment will vary depending on which sport. More weather factors with softball, baseball, beach volleyball and tennis than with volleyball and basketball.
• The noise level is based on interaction with people at practices, games, and events, but moderate to loud would be appropriate.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will vary depending on demands of sport. Will have to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms and hands, talk and listen.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift up to 25 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs. Position also requires good vision (natural or corrective).

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the website for more information .

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High Scholl Diploma/GED
• Tradeschool
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Doctoral
• None of the above

02

Are you CPR certified or have the ability to become CPR certified?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have collegiate playing experience in the relevant sport?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (FL)

Address 5840 26th Street West

Bradenton, Florida, 34207

Phone 941-752-5375