Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Coach – Women’s Basketball, the Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball assists in planning and directing the training of student-athletes and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Assists players in reaching the highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of tasks under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist the head coach with on- and off-court team coaching, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on- and off-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.
• Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of student-athletes.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.
• Additional duties as assigned in collaboration with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and the successful candidate.

Successful candidates must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy, and/or video editing.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
• Excellent communication, written, and oral skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
• Clean driving record (MVR reports will be reviewed as part of the pre-employment screening process).