Head Softball Coach

Job Overview

New River Community College, a two‑year public institution, is hiring a Part‑Time Head Softball Coach to lead the college softball program. The position pays $4,000 for the academic year and includes travel related to game and practice schedules.

• Oversee all aspects of the team/program, including administration, management, and planning.
• Maintain a positive public image for the team and New River Community College.
• Create a healthy and safe environment for the team and ensure the well‑being of individual players.
• Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy both within and outside of NRCC's service region.
• Maintain an appropriate roster size and ensure the retention of student athletes through their college career at NRCC.
• Develop proper channels of communication between the team, NRCC, and the public.
• Develop and implement team strategies & tactics.
• Provide instruction and individual skill development.
• Organize and execute team travel plans. Transport team to games using college vehicles as applicable.
• Develop an appropriate practice and game schedule for balanced, competitive play.
• Assist the Student Activities Advisor with budget management and the best utilization of resources.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with all applicable NRCC, VCCS, and conference rules/regulations.
• Work with appropriate college officials to ensure student athletes meet the established eligibility requirements.
• Supervise the assistant coach.

• In‑depth knowledge of the rules, strategies, and tactics of softball.
• The administrative, organizational, and communication skills sufficient to coach a college softball team.
• The ability to teach the necessary individual player development skills and team strategies and tactics required for college softball.
• A valid Virginia driver’s license.

• Will operate a state vehicle and manage travel.

• Prior successful coaching experience at the college, high school, or travel/club level.

The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interview, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

Selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks (relevant to employment). Candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Stacie Whitlock – hr information@ – 540‑674‑3635.