$53,325–$71,100 Per Year
Administrative Skills, Athletics, Budget Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, NCAA Regulations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Scholarship, Softball, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Time Management, University/School Regulations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Head Softball Coach
Salary
$53,325.00 - $71,100.00 Annually
Location
Normal
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300855
Department
Athletics
Opening Date
06/17/2026
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Description
Summary:
The Head Softball Coach reports to the Vice President and Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of the operation of a competitive NCAA softball program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic monitoring, compliance, team travel, and administrative support. The Assistant Coach promotes academic success, personal growth, and athletic achievement while ensuring compliance with NCAA, SWAC Conference, and Alabama A&M University regulations.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct all aspects of the program and build a winning culture aligned with the Universitys mission.
- Plan and lead practices, competitions, conditioning, strategy, and scouting; evaluate team and individual performance.
- Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
- Champion academic excellence and monitor progress toward the degree; partner with Academic Services on NCAA eligibility.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen team APR and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
- Prioritize student-athlete mental health and well-being; foster a supportive environment and connect athletes to campus and clinical resources.
- Serve as a mentor; model sportsmanship, discipline, accountability, and ethical conduct.
- Lead recruiting within NCAA rules, including annual strategy, evaluation of prospects for athletic ability, academics, and character, campus visits, and coaching networks.
- Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules; complete required education; report potential violations promptly; maintain accurate records.
- Manage program operations (scheduling, travel, equipment, facilities) and the operating budget.
- Assist with scholarship management alongside Athletics Administration and Compliance.
- Support fundraising, donor and alumni engagement, camps and clinics, media, and community outreach.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
- Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree.
- Head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Experience in student-athlete academic development and retention initiatives.
- Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and competitive achievement.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus stakeholders.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-athlete success.
- Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Ability to multi-task and use critical thinking skills
- Good time management skills
- A professional demeanor
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment with people of other cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to work and travel
- Ability to work weekends and evening
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Do you have a bachelors degree?
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified?
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Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Address 449 Buchanan Way
Normal, Alabama, 35762
Phone 256-372-5835
Website www.aamu.edu