Part-Time - Women's Basketball - Assistant Coach

About the role

Penn State Schuylkill, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, is a member of the USCAA and Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), and is accepting applications for the part‑time Assistant Coach of the Women's Basketball Team. This part‑time position is responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the Women's Basketball program, including evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and talented student‑athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition coaching.
• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student‑athletes.
• Help to arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.
• Help to provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
• Provide feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.
• Assist with the development of opportunities to participate in service activities and encourage participation in community service.
• Use these opportunities to teach life lessons about respect, hard work, the value of education, and service to others.

Requirements

• High school diploma (education required).
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (work experience preferred).
• Coaching or playing experience at the high school level (required).
• Collegiate coaching experience (preferred).
• Valid US driver’s license and successful motor‑vehicle records check (required to operate a motor vehicle as part of duties).
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• FBI Criminal Background Check.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student‑athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Knowledge of USCAA and PSUAC student‑athlete and institutional compliance rules and rules governing the play of various games.
• Event and personnel management experience.