Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Womens Basketball intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts. (%60)
  
  
• Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
  
  
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
  
  
• Ensure student-athletes have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintains thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
  
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinates recruiting activities with the Head Coach and Athletic Director for Sports Program. (20%)
  
  
  
• Assist student-athletes in the implementation of the academic program including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility the enforcement of study and tutorial programs and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel. (15%)
  
  
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct appearance and behavior.
  
  
  
• Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes. (5%)
  
  
• Participate in the Universitys public relations activities including print television and radio interviews and news conferences.
  
  
• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA Conference and/or Institution is required.
  
  
• Adhering to all NCAA Conference and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  
• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Proficiency with computer systems word processing spreadsheet database electronic mail and Internet software.
  
  
• Excellent verbal written organizational management and administrative skills.
  
  
• Positive communication marketing and public relation skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes faculty alumni and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Masters degree.
  
  
• Related playing coaching and athletics administration experience.
  
  
• Fundraising experience and ability.

Functional Requirements

• Extensive physical activity at athletic events and practices to oversee activities and to interact with athletes officials and attendees.
  
  
• Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for a number of assigned duties.
  
  
• The use of computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to enter data to retrieve and process information and to create documents.
  
  
• Frequent physical access to meeting rooms and events throughout campus as well as to local regional and national venues.
  
  
• Positive interaction at all times with students athletes and athletic event officials and attendees.
  
  
• The presentation of a consistently professional demeanor at all times even in difficult negative or frustrating situations.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1400-acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

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Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position please contact Mandi Fulton search committee chair at

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration please submit materials by May 7 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources Constance Hermann at or . Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or .

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities