General Summary of Position:
The Assistant Coach Womens Basketball provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division I womens basketball program including: studentathlete recruitment game preparation player evaluation academic coordination and practice and game coaching. Also provides administrative support as assigned.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Assist in all aspects of the studentathlete development and performance of the womens basketball program to include:
- Organizing recruitment/evaluation of studentathletes
- Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
- Scouting of future opponents
- Assist with the preparation implementation of game strategies and basketball analytics
- Providing appropriate leadership direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of studentathletes within the womens basketball program
- Creating a positive and productive environment for the studentathletes
2. Assist with administrative functions with the womens basketball program as assigned by the Head Coach:
- Liaison to the Athletic Healthcare office for athletic healthcare and mental health matters
- Primary contact with admissions office
- Scheduling opponents
- Monitoring academic progress of studentathletes liaison to academic advisor
- Serve as liaison on all Sports Performance and nutrition matters
- Coordinate and oversee basketball summer camps and clinics
- Assist Head Coach with alumni relations and outreach
3. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
- Assisting the head coach in coordinating all aspects of fundraising and community service
- Providing leadership and direction to the programs community service activities
- Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to enhance the image and visibility of the womens basketball program
Promote the Universitys commitment to customer service by:
- Build effective partnerships with coworkers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
- Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
- Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds nationalities and roles
Working Conditions:
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
Experience:
- 13 years successful experience coaching basketball at the collegiate level
Additional Considerations:
- Recruiting Coordinator experience at the collegiate level preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of video editing programs such as: Synergy JustPlay etc. preferred
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance mentor and advise college students
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
- Experience working effectively in diverse environments
- Effective communication interpersonal and public relations skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a NonUnit Professional position.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a background and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.