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Head Softball Coach

Position Number: 7114371
Location: Lake Jackson, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Softball Coach

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Position Type: Full Time
Category: Other

Description
Head Softball Coach
Classification: Professional Staff (Exempt)
Pay Grade: Commensurate with Brazosport College Compensation Structure
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Executive Director of Athletics
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the development and sustained success of Brazosport College's intercollegiate softball program. As a foundational leader within a startup athletics environment, this position is responsible for building a competitive program grounded in integrity, character development, academic achievement, and community engagement.
The Head Softball Coach will implement best practices in collegiate softball, integrating advanced analytics, player development systems, and performance optimization strategies to support individual and team success. This role fosters a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement while aligning with the College's mission of elevating lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development and Leadership

Build and lead a comprehensive NJCAA softball program from inception, including program philosophy, structure, and operational systems

Establish a culture rooted in integrity, character, accountability, and competitive excellence

Develop and implement a multi-year program plan focused on sustainable growth, recruitment pipelines, and competitive success

Ensure full compliance with NJCAA, institutional, and Title IX requirements

Student-Athlete Development

Promote holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, retention, and completion

Foster leadership, character development, personal responsibility, and life skills

Monitor academic progress in coordination with advising and student services

Provide mentorship supporting transfer opportunities and career pathways

Skill and Performance Development

Design and implement comprehensive training programs for softball-specific skill development

Utilize evidence-based coaching methodologies to enhance offensive, defensive, and pitching performance

Integrate strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and recovery strategies

Develop individualized and position-specific development plans

Analytics and Competitive Strategy

Integrate advanced softball analytics into player evaluation and game strategy

Utilize performance data to assess hitting efficiency, pitching effectiveness, defensive metrics, and situational outcomes

Apply video analysis and technology platforms to support player development and scouting

Continuously refine strategy based on performance data and emerging best practices

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan targeting high-character, academically capable student-athletes

Build strong recruiting pipelines with high school and club softball programs

Ensure recruiting practices align with NJCAA regulations and institutional expectations

Strategically manage roster composition and scholarship allocation

Community Engagement and Program Visibility

Serve as a visible ambassador for Brazosport College and the softball program

Develop relationships with local schools, youth programs, and community partners

Coordinate camps, clinics, and outreach initiatives to promote the program

Enhance program visibility and community support

Operations and Administration

Oversee all aspects of program operations, including scheduling, travel, equipment, and budget management

Collaborate with Athletics administration on facilities planning, compliance, and game-day operations

Maintain accurate records, including eligibility, academic tracking, and compliance documentation

Ensure responsible stewardship of College resources

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of high school, collegiate or competitive softball coaching experience
Demonstrated success in player development and program building
Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
Experience utilizing analytics and technology in coaching

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building or significantly developing a softball program
Coaching experience at both community college and four-year levels
Proven use of analytics, video systems, and performance data
Established recruiting network within Texas and surrounding regions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership and program-building capability
Ability to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally
Proficiency in data analysis and performance technology
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to integrity, compliance, and student-centered practices

Physical Demands

Ability to perform on-field coaching and instruction
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends
Ability to lift and move athletic equipment

Evaluation and Performance Measures

Performance will be evaluated based on:

Program development and competitive success
Student-athlete academic achievement, retention, and completion
Effective integration of analytics into performance outcomes
Recruitment effectiveness and roster quality
Community engagement and program visibility
Compliance with NJCAA, Title IX, and institutional standards

Salary Band Rationale

This position is classified as exempt professional staff due to:

Independent judgment and decision-making authority
Program leadership and supervisory responsibilities
Oversight of budget, compliance, and student-athlete outcomes

Compensation is aligned with comparable NJCAA head coaching positions and reflects the strategic importance of establishing and sustaining a competitive women's intercollegiate softball program at Brazosport College.

The Head Softball Coach position will serve in a highly visible and influential capacity across the campus, throughout the local community, and within the broader region, functioning as a primary ambassador for Brazosport College. Through public engagement, strategic partnerships, and effective communication, the position elevates the profile of Brazosport College Athletics and reinforces its role as a source of institutional pride and community connection.

Character Statement

Brazosport College Athletics is committed to developing student-athletes who exemplify character, integrity, and accountability in every aspect of their lives, fully aligned with Brazosport College's mission to elevate lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects, its Vision 2030 to enhance the student journey through personalized engagement and support that ensures students thrive and complete their goals, and its core values of excellence, integrity, respect, and accountability. We affirm that character is demonstrated through daily actions, and our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct, on the field, in the classroom, and within the community, fostering a culture where doing what is right takes precedence over winning and where accountability, discipline, and resilience are intentionally developed.

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