Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

About the role

The Assistant Coach of Women’s Basketball assists in overseeing all aspects of operating a successful college level intercollegiate athletic program. All responsibilities will be under the leadership of the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics. This is a part-time position. Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay

Salary: $9,540 annually.

Schedule

Part-time position with flexibility to participate in required periodic Athletic Department staff meetings, functions, and other duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress.
• Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athlete’s spiritual development and completed stated program of study.
• Instruction of student-athletes – teaching sport-specific skills, tactics, and techniques required per team and individualized workouts, practices, and games.
• Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA, and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
• Assist in organizing and supervising all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the team.
• Assist head coach in the instruction and coaching of student-athletes.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate competition and adhering to the rules and standards established by the NCAA.
• Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA and university rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the program.
• Assist Head Coach in all areas including but not limited to compliance by such coaches with NCAA, and University rules and regulations.
• Assist Head Coach in supervision of team managers, student workers, and volunteers.
• Follow and maintain a frequent and transparent system of communication with the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, as well as the EVP for Student Life, faculty, staff, and student body as needed.
• Flexibility in personal schedule to participate in required periodic Athletic Department staff meetings, functions and other duties as directed by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
• Assist in producing reports and paperwork for the local, regional, and national awards.
• Assist in managing distribution, collection, inventory, and storage, and of team uniforms and equipment.
• Assist Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics in the coordination and execution of travel arrangements/transportation/driving, statistics, game schedule, meals, referees/officials, equipment, facilities, etc. for all team contests.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
• Adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the university regarding the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist the head coach in promoting community service projects for the team to complete per the mission of the NCAA, Regent Athletic Department and Regent University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred

Skills

• A strong relationship with Jesus Christ
• Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.