Head Softball Coach

Head Softball Coach

Salary

$54,500.00 - $87,800.00 Annually

Location

NWSCC - Muscle Shoals Campus - 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

NWS26-30

College/Division

NWSCC-508140-Softball

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Northwest-Shoals Community College

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

This position is responsible to the Executive Director of Athletics for recruiting, coaching, the primary employee for ensuring player discipline, and safety for this sport. Provide quality coaching and instruction to students participated in the softball program; develop, implement, and teach related softball program curriculum; enforce safety regulations and procedures through supervision of students. Plans, direct, and coach an intercollegiate softball program that develops each student athlete's fullest potential while being regionally competitive; ensure NJCAA rules and regulation compliance; recruit student athletes who can achieve academic and athletic success; and assist student athletes in realizing individual and team goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents Northwest-Shoals Community College in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a competitive and effective softball program that supports the mission and goals of the College.
• Provides instruction, training, and skill development to student-athletes to promote athletic performance, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Carries out the day-to-day administrative and coaching responsibilities of the softball program, including practices, conditioning, competitions, travel, scheduling, and program operations.
• Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes who will positively represent the College academically, athletically, and within the community.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with high school coaches, college coaches, community leaders, and other recruiting contacts.
• Promotes a positive team culture that emphasizes leadership, character, sportsmanship, accountability, academic success, and personal development.
• Encourages and supports student-athlete participation in leadership development activities and community engagement opportunities.
• Serves as an academic advisor and mentor to softball student-athletes by providing guidance related to academic planning, registration, financial aid, student support services, and other campus resources.
• Monitors student-athlete attendance, academic progress, retention, graduation, and transfer success in collaboration with appropriate College personnel.
• Ensures compliance with all Northwest-Shoals Community College, Alabama Community College System (ACCS), Region 22, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains working knowledge of student-athlete eligibility requirements and collaborates with the Executive Director of Athletics to ensure compliance.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of athletic department policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
• Enforces safety regulations and procedures through the supervision of student-athletes and program activities.
• Coordinates with Athletic Training staff to ensure all student-athletes are medically cleared prior to participation in practices and competitions.
• Accompanies and supervises student-athletes during team travel and off-campus activities while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Supervises assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, student workers, managers, and other personnel associated with the softball program.
• Develops and manages the softball competition schedule and coordinates facility usage with other athletic programs utilizing shared spaces.
• Coordinates game officials, team travel, lodging, meals, and other logistics associated with off-campus competitions.
• Collaborates with the Athletics Operations Specialist to coordinate game-day operations, event logistics, and facility preparation.
• Coordinates game setup, event operations, and post-game breakdown activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of game statistics, scores, rosters, schedules, and related information through designated athletic reporting systems.
• Provides current schedules and roster information to the Athletics Operations Specialist and Director of Public Relations and Marketing and communicates updates in a timely manner.
• Assists with athletic communications, promotional activities, game recaps, and program updates in coordination with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.
• Coordinates and documents recruiting activities in accordance with institutional and NJCAA requirements.
• Ensures softball student-athletes complete all required admissions, financial aid, athletic eligibility, sports medicine, and institutional documentation.
• Initiates requisitions, purchase requests, and other documentation necessary for program operations and purchases.
• Reviews and submits documentation for payment of program-related invoices and expenses.
• Maintains accurate records of purchasing card transactions, receipts, and account coding in accordance with College procedures.
• Oversees the inventory, maintenance, security, and proper use of softball equipment, uniforms, facilities, and supplies.
• Works with the Executive Director of Athletics to develop, administer, and monitor the annual softball program budget, including scholarship allocations and program expenditures.
• Maintains records related to student-athlete participation, graduation, transfer, and program outcomes.
• Coordinates fundraising activities in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and in compliance with College policies, state ethics laws, and applicable regulations.
• Attends conference, league, institutional, and professional meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Masters degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
• Minimum of two years of coaching experience in softball at the high school and/or collegiate level, required.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Contract of Employment: This position is a contract position. Employment is contingent upon the successful applicant entering into and maintaining a contract of employment with the College under terms and conditions established by the President and the Alabama Community College System.

This position is not eligible for tenure/non-probational status.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
• a current resume, and
• postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than June 23, 2026.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with Northwest Shoals Community College Local Salary Schedule ($54,500 - $87,800).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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