Head Softball Coach

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Working Title:
Head Softball Coach

Institution:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Classification

Title:



Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:
218:
Non-Unit

City:
Fergus Falls

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Part time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:
$24,800.00 - $52,800.00

Assignment Credits & Per Credit Salary Range: Coaches are considered temporary part-time faculty and pay is determined by the number of assignment credits. The Head Softball Coach position is 9 credits. The per credit salary rate is $1,435.56 up to $2,396.43.

Please note:

Initial per credit salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience in accordance with the faculty contract.

Join Us at M State

Where your work helps create a success story for every student.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning-centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.

With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big-college opportunities with a small-college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student-focused culture.

Why Work at M State?

At M State, we are all in on student success.

Our work is guided by shared values of:

• Integrity - As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Inclusion - We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
• Innovation - Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.

Position Overview

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Head Softball Coach to begin fall semester 2026.
This position is located on the Fergus Falls campus.

Responsibilities:

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Head coach duties, including recruiting, conducting practices and tryouts, organizing and scheduling road trips, tracking students' athletic eligibility, and other related duties.
• Monitor softball budget, fundraise as appropriate, and maintain spending practices in alignment with NJCAA rules.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Softball coaching experience;
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to recruit and coach;
• Ability and commitment to adhere to the policies and procedures of Minnesota State Community and Technical College, MCCC and NCAA Division III.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Assistant or Head coaching (softball) experience at the collegiate level.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.

How to Apply

The vacancy is posted online open until filled with application review to begin May 26, 2026.

Apply at
www.minnesota.edu/jobs/
Note:
Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Application must include:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Questions About the Position?

Contact Heidi Balgaard, M State's Faculty Recruiter, gaard

About

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs.

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity
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