Head Coach - Softball

Head Coach - Softball

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Posting Details

Posting Details

InstitutionThe University of South Dakota

Working TitleHead Coach - Softball

Posting NumberNFE03074P

DepartmentUSD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division I Softball program including but not limited to: recruitment of prospective student-athletes; training and development of team (both academically and athletically); coordinate practice andpetition schedules, manage sport budget, supervise volunteer coaches, liaison for academics and other departments on campus, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor degree required, master's preferred. Applicants must have coaching and softball experience, with preference given to those having collegiate experience. Candidates must have excellentmunication,anizational and leadership skills. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision and the flexibility to travel, work weekends and evenings when necessary.

Posting Date05/19/2026

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

First Consideration Date05/26/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term12 months

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Appointment Percent100

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Appointment TypeRegular

Faculty StatusNo

Scope of SearchExternal (includes Internal)

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This position requiresTravel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding USD, the Athletic Department, and our new women's triathlon program, please refer to our at GoYotes.

Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to aprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state's only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Be School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at usd.edu/press/news.

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Sensory Requirements

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