Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app.
About the role
Assistant coaches play a vital role in supporting the head coach and contributing to the overall success of a sports program. Their duties and responsibilities are multifaceted, encompassing various aspects of team management, player development, and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the head coach to develop and implement training programs, game strategies, and player development plans.
- Provide individual instruction, feedback, and mentorship to athletes, helping them improve their skills, performance, and overall athletic development.
- Assist in scouting opponents, analyzing game footage, and developing game plans, ensuring the team is well-prepared for competitions.
- Lead or assist in conducting training sessions, drills, and workouts, ensuring players are physically and mentally prepared for games. This includes organizing team travel, managing equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. (40%)
- Assist with recruiting new players, evaluating their skills, and assessing their potential fit within the team. Track and evaluate athlete performance, providing feedback to the head coach and individual players. (30%)
- Act as role models and mentors to athletes, offering guidance and support on and off the field, including academic and personal development.
- Maintain effective communication with the head coach, other staff members, and athletes for a successful program.
- Contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, encouraging sportsmanship and teamwork. (30%)
Requirements
- Prior college or high school coaching experience.
- NH Driver’s License.
Skills
- Understand how to coach and teach basketball to student-athletes at the college level.
Pay
Pay Range: $15.00 per hour
About the organization
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels.
We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.