Overview
Assistant Coach – Softball Jobs in Stockton, CA at University of the Pacific
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Coach – Softball
Union Level
Department
Athletics – Administration
Campus
Stockton
Posting Number
201304333P
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Number of Months
12
Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Extensive travel required for competition and recruiting.
Position End Date
Open Date
07/14/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Assistant Coach – Softball teaches and instructs student-athletes how to perform in their sport, including sport-related fundamentals, skills, team concepts, and safety practices.
Essential Functions
- Maintains complete knowledge and compliance with rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics while working within the department’s rules, regulations, and policies.
- Participates in the effective recruiting, instruction, and coaching of student-athletes, emphasizing fundamentals, conditioning, game preparation, and strategy.
- Maintains an environment that emphasizes academics as a priority, making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet academic requirements while working to integrate sports into the academic life of the University.
- Integrates innovative technology into the instruction of student-athletes to facilitate learning and safety.
- Assists in the preparation of an annual written plan and goals for the program and the annual assessment of performance in relation to the plan and goals.
- Maintains discipline in the program, and promotes fairness, understanding, and protectiveness of student-athletes while motivating them.
- Maintains an environment of cooperation and continuous improvement, fostering positive communication that supports the athletic program, the University, and University staff.
- Participates in marketing and promotional activities with media, alumni, and civic groups consistent with the objectives of the athletic program.
- Assists with recruiting evaluations, official visits, and any travel-related activities of prospective student-athletes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- One (1) year of experience coaching a sport or in a related role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations as they pertain to student-athletes.
- Strong knowledge of effective coaching practices, including the integration of technology into instructional methods.
- Prior experience in recruiting at the collegiate level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated management skills and knowledge of supervision and management practices.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed in both a standard office environment as well as sports venues. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Extensive travel required for competition and recruiting.
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range
$70,304 – $72,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
Title: Assistant Coach – Softball
Company: University of the Pacific
Location: Stockton, CA
