UH Assistant Basketball Coach (Women's) (79899T)

Title: UH Assistant Basketball Coach (Womens)

Position Number: 79899T

Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics

Location: Womens Basketball

Date Posted: April 29 2026

Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met. For best consideration review of applications will begin May 7 2026. Pending position clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. *Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Program including student recruitment and development on court coaching contest scheduling compliance with NCAA Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations student-athlete academic achievement and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department other college offices and appropriate relationships with members of the media donors and other individuals interested in the sports program.
2. *Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play.
3. *Promote and foster a positive team environment appropriate behavior and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
4. *Promote the physical mental social and academic well-being of all program participants.
5. *Assist with evaluating recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Work collaboratively with the Compliance Student-Athlete Services and Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Make recurring contacts by telephone written correspondence off-campus visits and evaluations and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
6. *Assist in scouting of opponents including the exchange and analysis of film.
7. *Assist with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility retention and graduation.
8. *Participates in sports clinics exhibitions and camps as approved.
9. *Actively participates in fundraising promotional and public relation activities for the sports program.
10. *Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
11. *Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
12. *Know recognize and comply with the laws policies rules and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations whether by employees students or others have occurred or will occur.
13. Performs other duties as required.

* denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
2. One (1) year experience coaching basketball at the college or university level; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
3. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
6. Ability to work evenings weekends holidays and travel
7. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
8. Valid drivers license.
9. First Aid CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
10. Computer cell phone and social media technology competency.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Division I basketball coaching experience.

To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume and 3) names of 3 professional references (include title email and phone number).

Inquiries: Head Womens Basketball Coach Khalilah Mitchell

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information please refer to the following link: Experience:

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