An assistant softball coach works to assist the head coach of a softball team. As an assistant softball coach, your job duties usually include working with players to develop their skills during practice. You may work with individual players, run drills for the entire team, and help them progress through a specific fitness program. During games, your responsibilities involve assisting the head coach with strategy, encouraging the team, and offering advice to individual players on how to handle a particular game situation. You may also recruit prospective student-athletes to join the team.