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Posted: 10-Sep-25

Location: Kearney, Nebraska

Type: Full-time

Salary: 37,000

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Baseball Coaching - Softball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive.  The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity. Assist Head Softball Coach with all aspects of the program including but not limited to: team travel, recruitment of perspective student athletes, advising and monitoring eligibility and academic progress of student athletes, participation in fundraising activities, communicate and teach the fundamentals and philosophies of the game, assist in the development, planning and execution of practice, game planning and scouting. Serve as a professional leader and role model to the student athletes within the program.

Communicate and teach the fundamentals and philosophies of the game Assist in the development, planning, execution of practice, game planning and scouting Serve as a professional leader and role model to the student athletes within the program Advise and monitor eligibility and academic progress of student athletes Fundraising activities and camps Assist with team travel

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Katie Ackermann at ackermannk@unk.edu.

About Us: The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of the University of Nebraska system, UNK offers a supportive, student-focused environment with the resources of a larger institution.

Located in central Nebraska, UNK serves around 6,000 students and is known for its strong academics, welcoming campus culture, and dedication to student success. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of education to transform lives.

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With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.

Required Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management in related field. 4 years of playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level in the sports of Softball or Baseball.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's Degree in Sports Management or related field.  1-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level in the Sports of Softball or Baseball.

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