Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Texas A&M University - Texarkana | Texarkana, Texas | Staff position

About the role

The Assistant Coach aids the head coach with all areas of team administration and management, including practice sessions, conditioning workouts, monitoring of student-athletes' academic progress, and evaluation and recruiting of prospective student-athletes for the women’s basketball team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and other staff members with routine administrative responsibilities of the assigned sport program and management of the women’s team.
• Provide instruction, demonstration, and teaching of the sport’s dynamics to student-athletes to ensure maximum potential of individuals and the team.
• Recruit and scout prospective student-athletes from high school, junior, and community colleges; make recommendations to the head coach regarding potential of student-athletes.
• Stay current, understand, and adhere to all NAIA guidelines; maintain up-to-date rosters and other information required by the athletic department; report any violations of established rules to proper officials.
• Assist head coach in coordinating team travel, arranging competitive schedule, organizing and scheduling practice sessions, updating and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive public relations program.
• Assist in managing the operations of sport camps and/or clinics.
• Assist in women’s basketball fund-raising and booster events in accordance with NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athlete conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality, and other areas.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large-capacity vehicle.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of previous high school, collegiate, or higher-level coaching and playing experience.
• General knowledge of NAIA and NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• State of Texas or Arkansas Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day.
• Ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy, and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

• Insurance:
  • Medical: $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, or Employee and Family coverage.
  • Dental & Vision.
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (D&D), Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, and Day Care Spending Account.
• Tuition Benefits: 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses, and children.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Time Off:
  • 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month.
  • 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave.
  • 12-15 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement:
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Professional Development: Access via LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities.