Softball Assistant Coach
Join Our Team as a Softball Assistant Coach at Hesston College!
About Us
Located just 30 minutes north of Wichita, Kansas, Hesston College is a private, Christian liberal arts college offering a growing range of bachelor’s degree programs, including aviation, business, engineering, nursing, cybersecurity and other career-focused fields. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and career outcomes, Hesston equips students with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Rooted in the values of Mennonite Church USA, Hesston College is committed to fostering a Christ-centered community where students are known, supported and challenged to grow academically, spiritually and personally.
Hesston College competes in the NAIA and is actively building a four-year athletics model centered on competitive excellence, intentional recruiting and holistic student-athlete development. Coaches at Hesston play a vital role in shaping the student experience — mentoring student-athletes, building and retaining strong rosters and contributing to a culture of accountability, character and success on and off the field.
Your Role
The Softball Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching the pitching staff and assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program. These duties include developing pitching training programs, providing individualized instruction, assisting with game preparation and in-game strategy and supporting recruiting efforts. Additional duties: helping with practice planning, team travel, field and equipment maintenance and monitoring team lifts, while ensuring the health and safety of student-athletes and compliance with institutional, conference and NAIA regulations. The role also emphasizes fostering a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, discipline and personal growth.
Qualifications
- Collegiate playing experience as a pitcher and/or coaching experience at the high school or college level
- Strong knowledge of pitching mechanics, injury prevention and player development
- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required
This position is flexible and may be offered as three-quarter time (0.75 FTE) or on a stipend basis, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and availability. To apply, send a letter of interest, application and resume to joinus@hesston.edu. Review of applications begins immediately. Our goal is to hire the most qualified candidates, and that could be you! Hesston College embraces continual learning of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus. Our hope is that this position will begin in August 2026. EOE