Assistant Womens Basketball Coach part-time

Job Description

Position Summary:

The part time Assistant Womens Basketball Coach reports directly to the Head Womens Basketball Coach. The purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in managing all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Womens Basketball program. The top priority must be the overall collegiate experience of the studentathlete and a commitment to promoting a positive and healthy team culture that encourages growth and development.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of student athletes. Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Work closely with Admissions Department to ensure selection of appropriate student athletes for Stevens
• Work with the Head Coach in scheduling and conducting regular practice sessions as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develop and implement strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Assist in game preparation that includes film breakdown of opponents developing and providing written scouting reports and other tasks related to opponent scouting.
• Provide guidance and instruction in the athletic development of student athletes including counseling team members in academic disciplinary and personal matters when appropriate.
• Expected to diligently contribute with team social media accounts.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate in available professional development opportunities.
• Assist the head coach in monitoring the eligibility status and academic progress of the team.
• Responsible for travel arrangements including lodging meals team practices and meetings.
• Coordinate all social media for the team.
• Work with head coach to initiate and coordinate the selection purchase fitting and maintenance of team equipment to include uniforms equipment and supplies.
• Provide support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Assist with approved fundraising activities as requested and coordinate all such efforts through the Director of Athletics and Office of Development.
• Compile data and reports in a timely fashion when requested by head coach or any senior level administrator.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings inservice education sessions and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Participate in other department initiatives programs and committees as required.
• Confirm that sport camps and clinics related to the sport program adhere to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned including a required secondary role within the department.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.

Experience

• Prior coaching experience required.
• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Specific Skills:

• Communicate effectively and professionally including written interpersonal and public speaking.
• Must be willing to work early morning evening weekends and holidays.

Specialized Licenses

• First Aid CPR AED training certification required.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students faculty and staff of all races and genders.We are an NSFa ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidatesas well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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