Assistant Coach, Women

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,335 - 107,824; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball to support the varsity program, assist with practice and game-day decisions, and develop players' skills. This role requires travel and will involve evaluating prospective student-athletes nationwide while upholding NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities include scouting opponents, attending meetings, and assisting with fundraising, with evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of coaching experience, preferably at a Division I program.
• Collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of recruiting practices and NCAA regulations.
• Previous budgeting procedures and strong communication and management skills required.
• Must be available to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game-day decisions, developing training drills for player skill development and leading positional portions of practice.
• Scout opponents and provide analysis to support competitive preparation.
• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate prospective student-athletes from throughout the country in accordance with Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Attend departmental meetings, programs, and clinics.
• Assist with fund-raising efforts as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Coach position supports the varsity athletics programat Northeastern University, reporting to the Head Coach. This roleis responsible for assisting with practice and game-day decisions,player skill development, and administrative duties as assigned.The Assistant Coach plays a key role in identifying, evaluating,and cultivating prospective student-athletes from across thecountry while upholding all Conference and NCAA regulations. Thisposition requires availability to travel and work evenings andweekends as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game-day decisions, developing training drills for player skill development and leadingpositional portions of practice
• Scout opponents and provide analysis to support competitivepreparation
• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate prospective student-athletes from throughout the country in accordance with Conference and NCAAregulations
• Attend departmental meetings, programs, and clinics
• Assist with fund-raising efforts as needed
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the HeadCoach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of coaching experience required,preferably at a Division I program
• Collegiate playing experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of recruiting practices and understanding ofConference and NCAA regulations
• Previous experience with budgeting procedures and strongcommunication and management skills required
• Must be available to travel and work evenings and weekends asrequired

Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ formore information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

110S

Expected Hiring Range:

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.