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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate assistant softball coach in Wisconsin is $21.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Graduate Assistant Softball Coaches often juggle multiple responsibilities, including assisting with team practices, game preparation, recruiting, and administrative tasks, all while pursuing their graduate studies. Time management and organization are crucial to successfully balancing these demands. Many coaches find it helpful to coordinate closely with their head coach and academic advisors to set realistic priorities, establish a consistent schedule, and communicate proactively about conflicts. This experience can be challenging, but it also offers valuable professional development and networking opportunities within collegiate athletics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate assistant softball coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Assistant Softball Coach, you need a strong knowledge of softball techniques, coaching strategies, and a relevant bachelor’s degree, often with collegiate playing experience. Familiarity with video analysis software, recruiting databases, and compliance systems is typically required. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills help motivate athletes and support team operations. These abilities are crucial for player development, team success, and maintaining program standards within collegiate athletics.

How to become a graduate assistant softball coach?

To become a graduate assistant softball coach, you need a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a master's degree program at the school where you are coaching. Softball coaches expect graduate assistants to have extensive knowledge of the game and rules of softball and understand how to maintain softball equipment properly. Prior experience playing collegiate softball and a background in coaching or leadership is also helpful. To demonstrate your skills, you can obtain an Athletic Training Certificate by passing the Board of Certification exam. The credential shows employers you are familiar with injury and illness prevention, therapeutic intervention, and understand the science of athletic skills and training.

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Assistant Softball Coach

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Viterbo University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Softball Coach that will help assist the head coach in managing all operations of the program including but not limited to recruiting, coaching, scheduling and fundraising. The assistant coach will provide guidance to student-athletes and maintain positive interactions with student-athletes and other department coaches and staff, university colleagues and benefactors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the coordination of the pitching staff, practices, and workouts
  • Assist with planning, execution, and management of practice and games
  • Help with opponent scouts and film breakdown
  • Assist with on and off-campus recruiting and fundraising events
  • Help with various administrative tasks and responsibilities
  • Help support the overall holistic development of student athletes
  • Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook
  • Work with a diverse constituency including, but not limited to, students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff administrators, prospective students, and other outside contacts
  • Follow all NAIA and Viterbo University rules and regulations
  • Support and embrace the five core values of the NAIA's "Champions of Character" initiative
  • Fulfill other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the head softball coach


Qualifications:

  • Experience playing fastpitch softball (college level preferred)
  • Pitching knowledge and experience preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and ability to teach fundamentals and skill development
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Organized and dependable
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Must be attentive to detail and be able to keep accurate records
  • Help foster and build a culture consistent with the views of the head coach
  • Background in education or coaching desired


This is a seasonal part-time position. Hours and days worked will vary depending on the time of the year (most intensive workload during the spring season). Attendance at all games and practices is expected. Pay is based on experience and time-commitment. 

To apply:

Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the University:

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IX's mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students, employees, applicants for employment, and other persons in all aspects of the university's programs, activities, and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, or to both.

Contact information for the Title IX coordinator is available at www.viterbo.edu/titleix

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