Coach Associate - Pitching Coach - Softball, Huntsville

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code§51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600152S

Title Coach Associate - Pitching Coach - Softball

FLSA status Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at:

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Occupational Category Professional

Department Athletics

Division Office of the President

Open Date 05/21/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in respective sport field is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature&Purpose of Position

Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory program work for Sam Houston Softball.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Softball. Assists the Head Softball Coach in coaching duties, team supervision, and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Performs standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs, or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Softball Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee's contributions to the team's performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time Full Time

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

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