Head Softball Coach

Head Softball Coach

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:

• 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 nesota.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

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. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired

Start Date:

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-11-2026

Close Date:

08-16-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Heidi Ruth Balgaard

Posting Contact Email:

heidi.balgaard