Job Summary
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Towson University, a Division I member of the Coastal Athletic Association, is accepting applications for an Assistant Softball Coach. This position, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sport of softball and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of a quality Division I softball program.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities for the Assistant Softball Coach include, but are not limited to the following:
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Provides skill instruction for student athletes, including independent planning and implementation of a season-long plan for a set group of athletes
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Participates in all aspects of practice instruction and game coaching
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Under the direction of the head coach, recruits and evaluates prospective student-athletes; organizes official visits, including assigning hosts, creating travel itineraries and managing all budgetary elements of visits while adhering to all NCAA regulations; tracks all admissions through the application process of our prospective student-athletes; and provides instruction to student-athlete hosts on department/NCAA policies & procedures for a visit
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Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, and community servicing including communication and outreach to alumni
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Coordinates with Total Tiger Program Director to track and maintain accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Total Tiger programs
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Assists in all team operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant plans
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Maintains video system
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Assists in creating scouting reports
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Maintains knowledge and adherence to NCAA rules, including completing monthly logs and summaries in correspondence with the Compliance Office
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Performs other duties as assigned
The work hours for this position include nights and weekends, as required by the athletics schedule. Travel is required.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree
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One year of successful softball coaching experience at the camp/clinic, high school, or collegiate level
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Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules
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Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualification:
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Softball coaching experience at the Division I level
Salary and Benefits
Targeting hiring range is $50,000 - $56,000 and University benefits that include up to 17 holidays, and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and For consideration, please submit a resume with your application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
Organization: Athletics Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
