Job Description

Assistant Softball Coach

Indian River State College – Fort Pierce, FL

Join a dynamic athletics program committed to student success! Indian River State College is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Softball Coach to support the Head Coach with recruitment, training, game-day operations, and curriculum development. This role offers the opportunity to mentor student-athletes, help shape a competitive team, and make a lasting impact both on and off the field. Ideal candidates will have prior coaching experience, strong organizational skills, and a drive to develop talent.

If you're ready to inspire excellence and be part of a winning team, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

Why Join The River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; supplemental plans; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Affordable Coverage: PPO and HMO options starting at approximately $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage
• Retirement Security: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, plus optional tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and access to local attraction discounts
• Growth & Development: Professional development opportunities, leadership training, and career advancement pathways

JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, this position assists the Head Softball Coach on organizational and coaching aspects of the softball program for the College.  Duties include: talking with and recruiting prospective softball players for the College; training and conditioning team members; assisting with game day functions; and assisting the Coach in teaching and modification of curriculum.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with responsibilities in the development and implementation of all training for athletes in the program on a yearly basis including conditioning and technical aspects involved with the sport of softball.
• Assists with all recruitment of athletes that may become future student-athletes in the softball program via telephone calls, written communication, and on/off campus visits.
• Assists with the coordination and running of summer camp programs for the local community members within the sport of softball.
• Assists with game day management for each contest.
• Works as part of a team in supporting student success, retention, and completion.
• Works fluctuating hours as needed.
• Drives as assigned.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree; two (2) years of collegiate or club coaching experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• First aid, CPR and AED certification (or pass testing within one month of date of hire).
• Meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) for instructors/coaches.
• Knowledge of NJCAA governing rules.
• Knowledge of working with softball, recruiting athletes, conditioning, and teaching of related curriculum.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Skill in organizing, leading others, efficiently using resources, and prioritizing.
• Ability to work with elite collegiate student athletes.
• Ability to be accurate, pay attention to details, be a self-starter, work independently as well as with others, be a team player, make decisions, and be self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline