Assistant Coach, Softball

This regular, twelve-month, part-time (85%) position is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach with organizing and coaching the Softball team, as well as assisting the college with student and community engagement opportunities.

Assists with the supervision of practices and games.

Provides instruction to student-athletes as directed by the head softball coach.    

Actively encourages academic success and degree completion among student-athletes. Monitors study hall attendance and faculty progress reports for student-athletes.

Assist with transporting athletic teams to and from games and tournaments.

Assist with the supervision of team activities

Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance.

Assists with field maintenance and preparation.

Assists in coordinating fundraising activities following state and DSCC policies.

Participates in the annual athletic awards program.

Assist in maintaining program compliance with NJCAA and TCCAA eligibility criteria and reporting as requested by the head softball coach and athletic director.

Assist with student-athlete recruitment and retention under the direction of the head baseball coach.  

Plan and execute a yearly youth softball camp fundraiser in the summer. Work with the college public relations department each spring to plan appropriate and timely promotion of the camp.

Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or head coach, designed to promote engagement in college student life and athletics, including but not limited to:

• →Serve as a game day administrator for athletic games and events as defined by the TCCAA bylaws upon request.
• →Oversee concessions at basketball games and other athletic events.
• →Assist with local shuttle of DSCC students to and from classes and activities. 

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Associate Degree required.

One year of coaching experience as a high school coach or in intercollegiate athletics at the college level is required.          

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a high-need teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with community college and NJCAA experience.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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