Assistant Softball Coach – Crookston (# 365491) Contract

About the Job

Assistant Women’s Softball
Coach 
The assistant coach position requires the successful candidate to work in-person on the Crookston Campus
location. 

The assistant coach (AC) is expected to work closely with the head coach, Assistant coach and all other stakeholders
within our program and the department. They are expected to promote and uphold the behaviors and values that drive our culture and
demonstrate a significant capacity for work. They should be committed to student athlete (SA) development on the court, in the classroom and
in life. They should be committed to the process of improvement and be a person of character and integrity.  They should also
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The following is a general description of AC duties and
responsibilities:

Coaching and teaching (40%)

• Participate in practice planning and technical instruction
  during practice
• Track our SA’s and teams progress and performance
• Provide in-match coaching and tactical
  adjustments
• Assist with preparation of scouting reports and video analysis of opponents. 

Recruiting
(30%)

• Assist with recruiting planning, logistics and evaluations
• Organize official and unofficial campus
  visits. 
• Create recruiting content and materials and coordinate their distribution
• Help with incoming SA’s with the
  admissions process and the transition to campus
• Know and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NSIC & NCAA
  II

Administration (20%)

• Work with the business office and compliance to complete any necessary
  documentation and paperwork. 
• Participate in departmental activities as required

Other duties as assigned by
the head coach (10%)

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of coaching experience
• Strong
  quantitative and computing skills
• The ability to communicate and connect with people
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity,
  equity, and inclusion
• Experience mentoring young women
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA and NSIC recruiting rules
• A
  significant amount of travel is required for this position
• Valid Driver’s
  License

Preferred: 

• Master’s Degree

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $50,000 to $55,000; depending on
education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment 

Position
Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit
eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid
  holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs
  supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit
  Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
  accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing
  program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no
  cost

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references. For a completed
application, please include a resume and cover letter. 

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your
“My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an accommodation
during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees
and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment
Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our
presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.

About the U of M

University of Minnesota, Crookston
(UMC)

With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC)
serves as the U’s major outpost in Northwest Minnesota.  UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as
high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region
and beyond.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as
by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).