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Assistant Coach roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as kinesiology, sports science, or physical education. Most sponsoring employers are universities, professional sports organizations, and large athletic programs with established HR and immigration infrastructure.
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The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Softball Head Coach with providing a competitive varsity intercollegiate sports program that competes within the rules of the university, Sunshine State Conference and the NCAA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the head coach to plan all activities associated with practice and competition.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements to include transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
- Assist with fundraising efforts to benefit the team.
- Travel to recruit high quality international and domestic student-athletes.
- Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
- Oversee operational aspects of the program.
- Communicate with several campus constituents (admissions, financial aid, faculty, etc.).
- Provide planning support for youth sports camps and clinics on occasion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to pass a driver's record check
- Current CPR/AED certification
- High level of professionalism and ethics
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
Accreditation and equal opportunity
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport.
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
SUMMARY
The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Softball Head Coach with providing a competitive varsity intercollegiate sports program that competes within the rules of the university, Sunshine State Conference and the NCAA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the head coach to plan all activities associated with practice and competition.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements to include transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
- Assist with fundraising efforts to benefit the team.
- Travel to recruit high quality international and domestic student-athletes.
- Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
- Oversee operational aspects of the program.
- Communicate with several campus constituents (admissions, financial aid, faculty, etc.).
- Provide planning support for youth sports camps and clinics on occasion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to pass a driver's record check
- Current CPR/AED certification
- High level of professionalism and ethics
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
Accreditation and equal opportunity
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport.
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Coach
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A kinesiology, sports science, or physical education degree ties cleanly to coaching. A general business or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so document the connection before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, affiliated research institutions, and nonprofit educational organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying to these avoids the annual lottery entirely and lets you start on any date, which matters when coaching contracts follow academic or season calendars.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for coaching roles under SOC code 27-2022 in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for the LCA to certify, so verify it before your offer is finalized.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application data on Migrate Mate to see which athletic programs and universities have filed H-1B petitions for coaching roles. That history signals an employer already understands the sponsorship process, reducing friction during hiring.
Ask about O*NET classification during the offer stage
Confirm your employer is listing the role under the correct O*NET occupation code before the LCA is filed. Misclassification under a non-specialty-occupation code is a common filing error that can delay or jeopardize approval for coaching positions.
File premium processing if your season start date is fixed
Coaching contracts are tied to specific seasons or academic semesters. Standard USCIS processing can take several months, so if your start date is non-negotiable, request premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid missing your window.
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Does an assistant coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined and what degree the employer requires. If the job description mandates a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports science, physical education, or a directly related field, it can qualify. Roles where the employer accepts any degree, or no degree at all, are likely to face an RFE or denial on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for assistant coaches?
Universities and colleges are the strongest candidates because many are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without competing in the lottery. Professional sports organizations and large private athletic programs have also sponsored coaching roles, though they are cap-subject employers. You can filter for employers with H-1B filing history using Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my coaching contract ends mid-season?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. The grace period is tied to your authorized stay, not your contract end date. If your new employer files a new H-1B petition before the grace period expires, you can begin working for them once the petition is approved or under cap-gap rules.
Can my employer count years of playing or coaching experience toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Professional experience can supplement but not replace the degree requirement for H-1B specialty occupation status. USCIS will not approve a petition solely on the basis of experience if the employer cannot demonstrate that a specific degree is normally required for the role. Some employers use the three-for-one rule under the degree equivalency provision, but this requires documentation and is scrutinized closely for coaching positions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect the timeline for starting a coaching job?
If your employer is a cap-subject organization, the earliest your H-1B can take effect is October 1, the start of the federal fiscal year. Petitions are filed in April and selected by lottery. If you're hired for a season that starts before October, you'd need to work under a different valid status until the H-1B takes effect, or the employer must be cap-exempt to avoid this timing constraint entirely.
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