Head Softball Coach

Description

Head Softball Coach
Classification: Professional Staff (Exempt)
Pay Grade: Commensurate with Brazosport College Compensation Structure
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Executive Director of Athletics
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the development and sustained success of Brazosport College’s intercollegiate softball program. As a foundational leader within a startup athletics environment, this position is responsible for building a competitive program grounded in integrity, character development, academic achievement, and community engagement.
The Head Softball Coach will implement best practices in collegiate softball, integrating advanced analytics, player development systems, and performance optimization strategies to support individual and team success. This role fosters a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement while aligning with the College’s mission of elevating lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development and Leadership
•    Build and lead a comprehensive NJCAA softball program from inception, including program philosophy, structure, and operational systems 
•    Establish a culture rooted in integrity, character, accountability, and competitive excellence 
•    Develop and implement a multi-year program plan focused on sustainable growth, recruitment pipelines, and competitive success 
•    Ensure full compliance with NJCAA, institutional, and Title IX requirements 

Student-Athlete Development
•    Promote holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, retention, and completion 
•    Foster leadership, character development, personal responsibility, and life skills 
•    Monitor academic progress in coordination with advising and student services 
•    Provide mentorship supporting transfer opportunities and career pathways 

Skill and Performance Development
•    Design and implement comprehensive training programs for softball-specific skill development 
•    Utilize evidence-based coaching methodologies to enhance offensive, defensive, and pitching performance 
•    Integrate strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and recovery strategies 
•    Develop individualized and position-specific development plans 

Analytics and Competitive Strategy
•    Integrate advanced softball analytics into player evaluation and game strategy 
•    Utilize performance data to assess hitting efficiency, pitching effectiveness, defensive metrics, and situational outcomes 
•    Apply video analysis and technology platforms to support player development and scouting 
•    Continuously refine strategy based on performance data and emerging best practices 

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
•    Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan targeting high-character, academically capable student-athletes 
•    Build strong recruiting pipelines with high school and club softball programs 
•    Ensure recruiting practices align with NJCAA regulations and institutional expectations 
•    Strategically manage roster composition and scholarship allocation 

Community Engagement and Program Visibility
•    Serve as a visible ambassador for Brazosport College and the softball program 
•    Develop relationships with local schools, youth programs, and community partners 
•    Coordinate camps, clinics, and outreach initiatives to promote the program 
•    Enhance program visibility and community support 

Operations and Administration
•    Oversee all aspects of program operations, including scheduling, travel, equipment, and budget management 
•    Collaborate with Athletics administration on facilities planning, compliance, and game-day operations 
•    Maintain accurate records, including eligibility, academic tracking, and compliance documentation 
•    Ensure responsible stewardship of College resources 
 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred 
• Minimum of three (3) years of high school, collegiate or competitive softball coaching experience 
• Demonstrated success in player development and program building 
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations 
• Experience utilizing analytics and technology in coaching 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or significantly developing a softball program 
• Coaching experience at both community college and four-year levels 
• Proven use of analytics, video systems, and performance data 
• Established recruiting network within Texas and surrounding regions 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and program-building capability 
• Ability to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally 
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance technology 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Commitment to integrity, compliance, and student-centered practices 

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform on-field coaching and instruction 
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends 
• Ability to lift and move athletic equipment 

Evaluation and Performance Measures

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Program development and competitive success 
• Student-athlete academic achievement, retention, and completion 
• Effective integration of analytics into performance outcomes 
• Recruitment effectiveness and roster quality 
• Community engagement and program visibility 
• Compliance with NJCAA, Title IX, and institutional standards 

Salary Band Rationale

This position is classified as exempt professional staff due to:

• Independent judgment and decision-making authority 
• Program leadership and supervisory responsibilities 
• Oversight of budget, compliance, and student-athlete outcomes 

Compensation is aligned with comparable NJCAA head coaching positions and reflects the strategic importance of establishing and sustaining a competitive women’s intercollegiate softball program at Brazosport College.

The Head Softball Coach position will serve in a highly visible and influential capacity across the campus, throughout the local community, and within the broader region, functioning as a primary ambassador for Brazosport College. Through public engagement, strategic partnerships, and effective communication, the position elevates the profile of Brazosport College Athletics and reinforces its role as a source of institutional pride and community connection.

Character Statement

Brazosport College Athletics is committed to developing student-athletes who exemplify character, integrity, and accountability in every aspect of their lives, fully aligned with Brazosport College’s mission to elevate lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects, its Vision 2030 to enhance the student journey through personalized engagement and support that ensures students thrive and complete their goals, and its core values of excellence, integrity, respect, and accountability. We affirm that character is demonstrated through daily actions, and our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct, on the field, in the classroom, and within the community, fostering a culture where doing what is right takes precedence over winning and where accountability, discipline, and resilience are intentionally developed.