Responsibilities include:
* Student athlete recruitment – Ability to identify prospective student athletes, assess talent and build relationships.
* Coaching – Ability to plan practices, teach strategy, advance individual skills, enhance strength and conditioning, scout opponents and engage in video review with individuals and team; ability to motivate individuals and team in pursuit of top performance.
* Player development – Ability to provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings.
* Fundraising – Ability to plan alumni and fan events and cultivate donor relations
* Day to day operations/transactions – Ability to manage budgets within allocated parameters, complete administrative transactions in a timely manner; engage in departmental communication with various staff to support program and student athletes.
* Technology system management – Ability to use technology effectively in communication and teaching including filming, editing and film exchange.
* Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Compliance – Knowledge of and commitment to institutional policies and procedures.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
* Evidence of softball coaching ability.
* Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coaching.
* Valid driver's license.

* Master's degree in physical education, exercise science or kinesiology or
* Master's degree in any field with a mimimum of 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in physical education.
* Playing experience at the college level.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.