Assistant Coach Softball

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.

The Assistant Coach will work directly under the Head Coach to assist with all aspects of the program including pitching. This includes daily instruction game strategy recruiting and player development. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of developing talent a deep understanding of modern pitching catching hitting and defensive analytics and the ability to build strong relationships with student-athletes.

Required Qualifications

Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Proven track record of developing players who excel in college softball.
Working knowledge of current biomechanics pitch mechanics catching mechanics and data analytics.
Acceptable driving record and willingness to travel for recruiting and tournaments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a NCAA Power 4 program.
Ability to throw elite batting practice that exceeds 70 mph.
International softball playing experience.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

29

Review Date

9/25/2026

Additional Information

See more about working in VT Athletics at IS A PART-TIME WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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