Head Softball Coach

Job Summary

This position will manage all aspects of the NCAA Division I Softball program in alignment with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big West Conference, and the mission of the University. This includes the recruitment and development of student-athletes, competitive success, academic achievement, and fostering a positive team culture that supports the holistic growth of each student-athlete.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct all aspects of team practices, competitions, and skill development. Develop game strategies and provide direct coaching to ensure competitive success in a Division I environment.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with the academic and athletic standards of the university. Support student-athletes' personal, academic, and athletic growth.
• Oversee program operations, including team travel, scheduling, and budget management. Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures.
• Promote academic success by supporting student-athletes in maintaining eligibility, meeting academic goals, and engaging in university support services.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable coaching environment.
• Represent the program at university, community, and fundraising events. Build relationships with alumni, donors, and fans to support program development.
• Effectively perform coaching and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations, with a demonstrated commitment to upholding compliance and institutional integrity. Proven success in collegiate coaching and recruiting, with a strong track record of attracting and developing high-level student-athletes. Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, tailored messages across multiple platforms and effectively engage diverse audiences. Collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals. Resilient and results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and consistently deliver outcomes.

Strategic and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex or conflicting information, make sound decisions, and approach challenges with a “solutions-first” mindset. Demonstrated ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment, ensuring that every student, employee, and community member is treated with dignity and respect. Sound professional judgment and discretion, with the initiative to perform responsibilities effectively and independently.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of three years of related experience required.
• Collegiate coaching or equivalent experience in softball. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse population.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses

Driver license required.

Department

Athletics

Compensation

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $11,064 - $16,596 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.

Classification

Administrator II

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Advertised: May 21 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 04 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

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