Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Ramapo-College-of-New-Jerse; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for basketball. The role reports to the Head Coach and involves supervising practices and contests, recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with Ramapo College, NJAC, ECAC, and NCAA rules.

The position requires evening and weekend work, a valid New Jersey driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• NCAA Coaches exam must be passed with 85%
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey
• Background check and driving record review required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in basketball skills and monitor academic progress
• Conduct practices and contests within Ramapo College, NJAC, ECAC, and NCAA rules
• Develop season, monthly, weekly, and daily practice plans
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified students
• Coordinate travel and drive college vans
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainer on injury prevention and conditioning
• Maintain equipment distribution and use, and supervise game-day setup
• Contribute to camps, clinics, and outreach programs
• Maintain rapport with college community and alumni
• Raise funds in coordination with Institutional Advancement and Athletic Director

Job description

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world's most dynamic job markets.

With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo's award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.

Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger's, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media’s Military Friendly rankings.

At Ramapo, students don't just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.

Working at Ramapo

Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For", where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives every day.

At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on-deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.

Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part-time position and hours of work and days will be defined by supervisor. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in supervising all practices and contests, vigorously recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and conducting all activities within the rules and regulations of Ramapo College, the NJAC, ECAC, and NCAA.

Duties

• Primary responsibility is instructing/teaching our student-athletes how to perform sports specific skills in the sport of Basketball and monitoring the academic progress and success of the student athletes.
• Conduct all activities within the rules and regulations established by Ramapo College, the NJAC, and the NCAA.
• Assist in carrying out the following duties as indicated by the head coach:
• Conceive and enact season, monthly, weekly and daily practice plans.
• Supervise all practices and contests.
• Individual player skill development.
• Identify and recruit vigorously for academically and athletically qualified students.
• Opponent analysis and preparation.
• Monitor the academic progress of athletes, including organizing team study session.
• Follow up with players on all academic progress reports received by athletic office.
• Supervise closely the requirement that all players complete the college physical examination and all related paper work before any participation can occur.
• Work Closely with Athletic Trainer for the care and prevention of athletic injuries, including the development of off-season and pre-season conditioning programs.
• Monitor distribution, use and return of equipment.
• Developing and implementing clinics, tournament and summer camps.
• Travel Coordination and drive college vans
• Maintain rapport with college community and alumni.
• Raise funds as necessary and coordinates with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics.

Organizational Security Responsibilities

This position requires adherence to the organization's information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.

• Must Pass the NCAA Coaches exam with an 85%
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
• Will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey
• Must pass a Driver's License background check and must pass the defensive driver course offered by the College.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and assist in setting up game/field equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate sport specific skills and actively participate in practice activities.
• Have knowledge of and ability to instantly implement Athletics' Emergency Medical Plan.
• Must be accountable for knowing all the policies and procedures in the Ramapo Coaches Handbook, as well as NCAA and NJAC regulations.

EEO STATEMENT

Ramapo College is an Aff... Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.