Head Softball Coach

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Memphis, TN Posted:

May 13, 2026

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Full-time Position ID:

200480

About Christian Brothers University:

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere. If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.

Job Description:

Under minimal supervision, directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic sports program operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations. Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition, and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education. Directs and coordinates all aspects, areas and components of the sports program. Manages all daily operations and coordinates all administration facets of the specific sports program. Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the specific sports program including the annual operating and athletic aid budgets and adhere to the Department's and University's business procedures. Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training and competition, including the scheduling of all home and away contests and team travel arrangements. Recruits student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations through on-campus and off-campus recruiting activities. Monitor and review student-athletes' academic progress to ensure a successful rate of graduation. Works cooperatively with colleagues within the department of athletics and across the University including consultation with the sports information director, athletics training staff and team doctors. Supervision of one full time assistant coach. Represents sports program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public. Participate in fund-raising opportunities for both the sport program and the Department of Athletics. Develop coaching skills by attending professional clinics and conventions. Take part in continuing NCAA compliance education and attend all Department of Athletics staff meetings. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Three to five years successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, student-athlete eligibility, financial aid, amateurism, awards and benefits, playing season, as well as other areas of NCAA compliance. Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program. Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques and proven ability to assess skills of prospective student-athletes. Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends. Ability to lead and guide Division II student-athletes in area of specialty. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Skill in budget preparation and management. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community. Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff. Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.