Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics and Head Womens Basketball Coach at Converse University the Assistant Womens Basketball Coach implement and help manage all phases of a competitive Womens Basketball program in accordance with NCAA Conference and Converse University regulations through a courteous helpful unbiased and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Womens Basketball Coach helps provide overall management guidance and strategy development for the Womens Basketball program. They will be help implement and manage all phases of a competitive Division II program in accordance with NCAA Conference and Converse University regulations.

Recruiting - (35%)

• Assist in recruiting quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence evaluating ability in person or by video and on-campus visits.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes to maintain expected squad size.
• Work closely with the Director of Compliance Admissions Office and Financial Aid in recruiting process.
• Build a database of all prospects including high school junior college and transfers.
• Respond to all inquiries received
• Proactive in building recruiting schedules in the summer fall and spring
• Overseeing official and unofficial visits including all paperwork associated with the visits
• Respond to texts phone calls and emails to recruits immediately

Team Management - (30%)

• Assist in providing leadership and direction as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
• Assist in leading individual training sessions.
• Assist Head Coach in monitoring study hall of student-athletes.
• Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University.
• Assist the Head Coach in providing regular support and direction to student-athletes.
• Make retention of student-athletes a goal and priority.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Assist Head Coach in promoting as well as monitor the physical emotional and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning and implementing procedures for home and away contests (food travel cash requests).

Program Management - (20%)

• Assist the Head Coach in conducting maintenance of physical equipment and resources. Assist the Head Coach in maintaining inventory of uniforms supplies equipment etc. Assist the Head Coach in maintaining a complete inventory of all equipment and uniforms pertaining to the sport.
• Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the athletics administration. Oversee all synergy and HUDL uploads downloads and film exchange

Community (10%)

• Assist the Head Coach in creating and cultivate professional relationships with the community to build both recruiting and sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist the Head Coach in building and fostering relationships with local regional and national high schools.
• Assist the Head Coach in scheduling and participating in community service with staff and student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in developing and implementing team fundraisers.
• Assist the Head Coach in participating in department fundraisers.
• Assist the Head Coach in developing and implementing an annual summer camp(s)/clinic(s).
• Represent Converse University at conferences and events as needed.
• Collaborates with other areas on team goals as needed.
• Attend departmental staff meetings clinics workshops etc.
• Attend campus-wide staff meetings

Team Work - (5%)

• Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures. Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner. Participate on campus conference and NCAA committees if applicable.

Other Duties - (5%)

• Assume game day management duties as necessary.
• Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics/Administration/Head Womens Basketball Coach which may include administrative responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Commitment to liberal arts education
• Compliance with the Universitys Service Expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of intercollegiate coaching experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Promotes the mission of the institution to all faculty staff students and community at large.
• Excellent human relations communication and organization skills.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of athletic conditioning and team training and safety.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.
• Well-grounded philosophy of honesty integrity and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various constituents including both internal to the organization and with the public.
• Ability to work with and engage a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work independently yet value and support a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude.
• A strong work ethic and be flexible.
• Genuine concern for students development and well-being.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make value judgments which may set new policy.
• Ability to schedule and organize workflow and coordinate efforts among and between different functional areas.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with poise under pressure and against deadlines.
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of tact energy and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle extremely confidential information.
• Ability to meet various reporting deadlines throughout the year.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all applicable NCAA conference department and University regulations that relate to recruiting daily program management operation of the individual sport and general success of the program.

GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION: Reporting to the Head Womens Basketball Coach the Assistant Womens Basketball position is responsible for assisting in all teaching and instruction provided to student-athletes. Each of these functions entails decision-making that requires discretion and a significant degree of independent judgment. Requires significant influence and communication with leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

Work Schedule: Sunday through Saturday - hours vary; includes after-hours work throughout the year

Licenses: Valid SC Drivers License

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Junior IC