Assistant Coach, Softball

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Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Softball

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Coach

Job Duties:

The position of UWSP Assistant Softball Coach and Game Day Operations reports directly to the Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Softball Coach in all aspects of daily operations of intercollegiate softball program, including, but not limited to: recruiting, monitoring academic performance, and planning/directing skill development.  Duties will also include helping Athletic Director with game day setup and for home events, as well as other duties assigned by either the Head Softball Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Division of Athletics. http://athletics.uwsp.edu/index.aspx?path

Recently ranked in the Top 10 Public Universities in the Midwest by US News and World Report, UWSP provides challenging academics and a rich array of extra-curricular opportunities within a supportive regional community with over 9,000 students.  More than 400 faculty members and teaching staff provide over 120 programs, with a student-to-faculty ration of 22:1. Committed to developing global citizens, UWSP has a strong focus on sustainability, and engages the highest percentage of students in study abroad within the University of Wisconsin System. 

Compensation & Benefits:

The Assistant Softball Coach is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), limited appointee position.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of some combination of playing, coaching, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Pitching and/or pitching coach experience

• At least 2 years of college coaching experience

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Recruiting prospective student athletes

  • Fundraising

  • Media Relations

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 5/31/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WITHDRAW AND RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION to fix an error/mistake. If you need assistance, please reach out to the contacts below.

Contact Information:

Name: Lyndsay Klapper, Head Volleyball Coach

Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.