Northwest Shoals Community College logo
1 day ago
Part-time
On-site
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States
$54,500 - $87,800 USD yearly
Position Summary
This position is responsible to the Executive Director of Athletics for recruiting, coaching, the primary employee for ensuring player discipline, and safety for this sport. Provide quality coaching and instruction to students participated in the softball program; develop, implement, and teach related softball program curriculum; enforce safety regulations and procedures through supervision of students. Plans, direct, and coach an intercollegiate softball program that develops each student athlete’s fullest potential while being regionally competitive; ensure NJCAA rules and regulation compliance; recruit student athletes who can achieve academic and athletic success; and assist student athletes in realizing individual and team goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Represents Northwest-Shoals Community College in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a competitive and effective softball program that supports the mission and goals of the College.
• Provides instruction, training, and skill development to student-athletes to promote athletic performance, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Carries out the day-to-day administrative and coaching responsibilities of the softball program, including practices, conditioning, competitions, travel, scheduling, and program operations.
• Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes who will positively represent the College academically, athletically, and within the community.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with high school coaches, college coaches, community leaders, and other recruiting contacts.
• Promotes a positive team culture that emphasizes leadership, character, sportsmanship, accountability, academic success, and personal development.
• Encourages and supports student-athlete participation in leadership development activities and community engagement opportunities.
• Serves as an academic advisor and mentor to softball student-athletes by providing guidance related to academic planning, registration, financial aid, student support services, and other campus resources.
• Monitors student-athlete attendance, academic progress, retention, graduation, and transfer success in collaboration with appropriate College personnel.
• Ensures compliance with all Northwest-Shoals Community College, Alabama Community College System (ACCS), Region 22, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains working knowledge of student-athlete eligibility requirements and collaborates with the Executive Director of Athletics to ensure compliance.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of athletic department policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
• Enforces safety regulations and procedures through the supervision of student-athletes and program activities.
• Coordinates with Athletic Training staff to ensure all student-athletes are medically cleared prior to participation in practices and competitions.
• Accompanies and supervises student-athletes during team travel and off-campus activities while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Supervises assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, student workers, managers, and other personnel associated with the softball program.
• Develops and manages the softball competition schedule and coordinates facility usage with other athletic programs utilizing shared spaces.
• Coordinates game officials, team travel, lodging, meals, and other logistics associated with off-campus competitions.
• Collaborates with the Athletics Operations Specialist to coordinate game-day operations, event logistics, and facility preparation.
• Coordinates game setup, event operations, and post-game breakdown activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of game statistics, scores, rosters, schedules, and related information through designated athletic reporting systems.
• Provides current schedules and roster information to the Athletics Operations Specialist and Director of Public Relations and Marketing and communicates updates in a timely manner.
• Assists with athletic communications, promotional activities, game recaps, and program updates in coordination with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.
• Coordinates and documents recruiting activities in accordance with institutional and NJCAA requirements.
• Ensures softball student-athletes complete all required admissions, financial aid, athletic eligibility, sports medicine, and institutional documentation.
• Initiates requisitions, purchase requests, and other documentation necessary for program operations and purchases.
• Reviews and submits documentation for payment of program-related invoices and expenses.
• Maintains accurate records of purchasing card transactions, receipts, and account coding in accordance with College procedures.
• Oversees the inventory, maintenance, security, and proper use of softball equipment, uniforms, facilities, and supplies.
• Works with the Executive Director of Athletics to develop, administer, and monitor the annual softball program budget, including scholarship allocations and program expenditures.
• Maintains records related to student-athlete participation, graduation, transfer, and program outcomes.
• Coordinates fundraising activities in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and in compliance with College policies, state ethics laws, and applicable regulations.
• Attends conference, league, institutional, and professional meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, required.
Master's degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
Minimum of two years of coaching experience in softball at the high school and/or collegiate level, required.


Application Procedures/Additional Information

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Contract of Employment: This position is a contract position. Employment is contingent upon the successful applicant entering into and maintaining a contract of employment with the College under terms and conditions established by the President and the Alabama Community College System.

This position is not eligible for tenure/non-probational status.

A complete application packet consists of the following: a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form, 
a current resume, and
postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu. 

Applications should be received by no later than June 23, 2026.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.   Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview.    The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.   

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with Northwest Shoals Community College Local Salary Schedule ($54,500 - $87,800).  

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).  E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.