Head Women’s Softball Coach

Miles City, Montana, Miles Community College is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and student-focused Head Women’s Softball Coach to lead our competitive NJCAA softball program. This full-time, exempt position provides program leadership, including player development, recruitment, practice and game management, scheduling, budget oversight, and supervision of coaching staff.

Miles City is a welcoming eastern Montana community known for its strong support of MCC athletics. MCC Softball competes at a high level in the region and has a strong history of postseason success, academic achievement, and transfer of student-athletes to four-year programs. The College offers excellent athletic facilities, including softball field, indoor practice and hitting space, fitness center access, and year-round training resources. MCC coaches join a community that takes pride in supporting student-athletes both on and off the field.  

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all aspects of the softball program, including player development, practice planning, game strategy, season scheduling, and team travel.

Recruit student-athletes who demonstrate athletic ability, academic potential, and alignment with MCC values.

Monitor academic progress, support retention, and ensure compliance with NJCAA eligibility requirements.

Manage program budget, equipment, and purchasing, including timely documentation of expenses.

Coordinate fundraising and community engagement efforts to support team needs and enhance program visibility.

Foster a team culture rooted in academic achievement, accountability, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Qualifications:

Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Coaching experience at the high school or college level preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of softball skill development, recruiting, practice planning, and game management.

Strong communication, leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.

Commitment to supporting student-athletes in both academic and athletic excellence.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, résumé, list of three references, unofficial college transcripts, and a completed MCC Employment Application and Background Check Information Form to Carrie Preller, Human Resources, Miles Community College, 2715 Dickinson Street, Miles City MT 59301 or you may submit your application package electronically on our website. Initial screening of applications starts on December 1, 2025. Applications accepted until position is filled.

For further information about this employment opportunity and an MCC Employment Application and Background Check Information Form, please view our website at https://www.milescc.edu/Employment/ .

Miles Community College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an environment of respect and acceptance, one that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person who enters our doors. We believe that a rich diversity of people and the many points of view they bring to campus serve to enhance the quality of the educational experience at MCC. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. Qualifications:

Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Coaching experience at the high school or college level preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of softball skill development, recruiting, practice planning, and game management.

Strong communication, leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.

Commitment to supporting student-athletes in both academic and athletic excellence.