Head Softball Coach

Thiel College – Greenville, Pennsylvania

Thiel College seeks a dynamic and visionary Head Softball Coach to lead its NCAA Division III softball program. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization, supervision, and instruction for all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate softball program while promoting the holistic development of student-athletes as leaders on and off the field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the softball program, including daily operations, practice planning, and game preparation.
• Serve as teacher, mentor, and role model for student-athletes in alignment with Thiel’s mission.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes while consistently meeting or exceeding established roster goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan that expands the program’s reach and visibility.
• Monitor academic performance, social behavior, and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Build and maintain a competitive competition schedule in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Manage the program’s budget with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement activities.
• Promote community service involvement for student-athletes and staff.

Head Softball Coach

Thiel College – Greenville, Pennsylvania

Thiel College seeks a dynamic and visionary Head Softball Coach to lead its NCAA Division III softball program. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization, supervision, and instruction for all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate softball program while promoting the holistic development of student-athletes as leaders on and off the field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the softball program, including daily operations, practice planning, and game preparation.
• Serve as teacher, mentor, and role model for student-athletes in alignment with Thiel’s mission.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes while consistently meeting or exceeding established roster goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan that expands the program’s reach and visibility.
• Monitor academic performance, social behavior, and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Build and maintain a competitive competition schedule in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Manage the program’s budget with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement activities.
• Promote community service involvement for student-athletes and staff.
• Mentor and evaluate assistant coaches, fostering their professional growth.
• Serve as a positive representative of Thiel Athletics through campus committee work, game-day administration duties, and facility oversight.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA Division III, Presidents’ Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of successful collegiate coaching experience.
• Demonstrated competence in program management, recruiting, and leadership.
• Strong commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate integrity in all aspects of coaching and administration.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, comprehensive résumé, and contact information for three professional references by clicking here. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.

About Thiel College:

Thiel College is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff dedicated to engaging students in a rich, fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.

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