About the Position This position leads and directs an intercollegiate NCAA Division I softball program and duties include, but are not limited to, effective programmatic vision; planning and implementation; recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supervision of assistant coaches; development of strong relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff; practice planning and preparation; practice and meet coaching; camp business development and operation; community service coordination; sound business and financial management; fundraising; and other duties as assigned. The Head Coach will perform all duties in compliance within University, NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.
The University of Evansville Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University actively seeks to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce, and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates who share a passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the world of athletics.
Position Responsibilities
Sport Administration: Provide practice and meet planning, implementation, and assessment, including, but not limited to, schedule management, athletic participation and support services, facilities, marketing, and promotion, in close collaboration with other colleagues and service providers.
Roster Management: Lead the recruitment of student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and by competing in the softball program. Manage the allocation of athletic scholarships with the other University financial aid offerings so that the softball program can maximizing the competitiveness of the program. Enhance the student-athlete experience to maximize the retention of the student-athletes in the program.
Academic Oversight: Mentor and monitor the academic success of the student-athletes.
Finance: Budget Planning, Fiscal Management, and Travel Coordination: Provide sound business and financial management in areas including but not limited to expenses, operating budgets, procurement of goods, services, and equipment, while also organizing and supervising all team-related travel.
Compliance/Certification: Ensure compliance with national, local, university, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference regulations, standards, and codes.
Supervision: Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
Fundraising: Spearhead fundraising efforts to support programmatic needs and enhancements. Build strong relationships with the Evansville softball community.
About Athletics and UE Women’s Softball Program The University, home of the “Purple Aces,” is part of the Missouri Valley Conference and competes in 17 sports at the NCAA DI level. In June of 2023, Athletics Director Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried unveiled an ambitious Athletics Strategic Plan to ensure the Purple Aces reach new heights. The Pathway to Excellence Athletics Strategic Plan provides a clear vision for the future, and how the department is going to achieve future success. The Core Values established in the Pathway to Excellence are Integrity, Education, Service, Inclusion, and Excellence. The Goal Areas of the plan include Goal Area #1 – Education, Goal Area #2 – Competition, Goal Area #3 – Campus/Community Engagement, Goal Area #4 – Facilities, Goal Area #5 – Enrollment Management, and Goal Area #6 – Resources. The University of Evansville’s softball program earned marquee wins this past spring, defeating #24 Kentucky and Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season champion Southern Illinois-Carbondale. The Aces return a strong core of rising sophomores and juniors, including MVC All-Defensive Team selections Taylor Howe and Niki Bode, with Bode also earning Second Team All-MVC honors. UE has advanced past the opening round of the MVC Championship in each of the past two seasons and is poised to take the next step. The program benefits from one of the premier softball facilities in the conference—if not the best—featuring an elite playing surface and an upgraded stadium environment that enhances both player development and fan experience.
Mission of Department We are dedicated to providing an exceptional student-athlete experience, expecting academic excellence, and creating a championship culture that goes beyond the field of play. As purple aces, we assume the responsibility of positively representing the University of Evansville and our community. Steeped in a rich tradition, we honor those who came before us while laying the path for the future. We empower our student-athletes to be courageous leavers by acting bravely in a diverse, ever-changing world.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Interested candidates should email a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references in one PDF file to opportunity@mammothconsulted.com. Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting, will assist with this search, and any position inquiries, questions, and nominations should be forwarded to him at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com.
The University of Evansville, founded in 1854, was first known as Moores Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute. In 1919, the University was moved to Evansville and became Evansville College and became the University of Evansville in 1967. UE is a fully-accredited, private, liberal arts and sciences based university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The UE campus covers 75 acres and includes 31
major buildings. Olmsted Administration Hall is the oldest building on campus. In addition,
students can study abroad at Harlaxton College, a 100-room Victorian manor located in
Grantham, England. The total 2023 enrollment is 2,113, of which 62
countries and 46 states are represented. The average class size is 15 students, and the
student-to-faculty ratio is 9.5:1 of which 83.1% of the full-time faculty hold doctorate/terminal degrees.
Undergraduate research, professional practicum, and internships are just a few things UE students can participate in academically. This hand
