Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

St. John's University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in New York seeks a passionate Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to join its dynamic athletics team. This role is pivotal in nurturing student-athletes' growth both on and off the court. The successful candidate will engage in recruitment, mentoring, and on-court coaching, contributing to the team's success in a competitive NCAA Division I environment. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact young athletes' lives while representing a vibrant university community. If you're ready to inspire and lead, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

403(b) Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Campus Recreation

Discounts on Sporting Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, coaching experience at HS/college level.
• Ability to recruit and develop student-athletes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in recruiting and developing student-athletes.
• Assist with on-court coaching and player development.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts and maintain communication with prospects.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Recruitment Skills

Player Development

Scouting and Analysis

Team Building

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teamworks applications

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Job Description

St. John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

Job Description

St. John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Athletics

Specific Job Title: Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

Reports to: Joe Tartamella, Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Campus: Queens

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach will support the needs of the Head Coach as an integral member of the St. John's women's basketball staff, an NCAA Division I member institution and a founding member of the BIG EAST Conference.

The assistant coach will be a key component in each student-athlete's personal, professional, and athletic development. In addition to having a significant role in the recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and performance of the student-athletes on the women's basketball team, all other duties usually associated with an assistant coach for a Division I intercollegiate women's basketball program, are included but not limited to: selection of team members, development of player relationships, on-court coaching, play development and instruction, position assignment of players, opponent scheduling, opponent scouting, and film breakdown. The assistant coach will represent St. John's University and the University's Vincentian Mission, while emulating the Athletic Department's "Expect to Win" culture.

Essential Functions

• Assess and recruit elite-level prospective student-athletes to join the program and develop individualized development plans for each student-athlete relevant to their specific needs.
• Assist and maintain the recruiting database and coaches' communication with prospective student-athletes and manage the day-to-day functions of a recruiting calendar.
• Will serve as mentor and coordinate weekly meetings, building relationships to serve as the liaison between the student-athletes and head coach regarding, but not limited to: academics, basketball, and social awareness. This includes one out-of-office contact per month with specific student-athletes.
• Coordinate counseling and career services for current women's basketball student-athletes to assist in developing positive relationships, personal decision making, and becoming productive members of the St. John's University community.
• Coordinate non-scholarship evaluations and tryout sessions and collaborate with the compliance office, advising student-athletes on post-collegiate basketball careers, including logistics, representation, and related issues.
• Serve as the team-building contact to research and administer a year-round team building program, presenting ideas and concepts to head coach and using campus and community resources.
• Be responsible for advanced scouting of non-conference and conference opponents.
• Assist with on-court coaching during practice sessions and individual workouts with the position group.
• Work collaboratively with academic advisors to actively promote the importance of academic excellence.
• Contribute to overall game plans, media relations, inventory and purchasing, facilitating team meetings, budget management, and other administrative duties.
• Provide direct and independent coaching and supervision for student-athletes. Coaching and supervision responsibilities require making collaborative decisions regarding the student-athletes.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan to attract qualified prospective student-athletes for admission to St. John's University and the intercollegiate athletics program for Women's Basketball.
• Conduct evaluations, home and campus visits and text/phone calls.
• Aid and support in on-court coaching and player development.
• Develop methods to motivate student-athletes on the court and in the classroom and assist St. John's in achieving its vision and Vincentian mission while maintaining the athletic department's cultural and achievement standards.
• Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the NCAA and BIG EAST Conference rules and regulations and St. John's University policies and procedures to ensure 100% compliance throughout the calendar year for all personnel associated with the program.
• Perform duties and responsibilities and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on St. John's and the Program with its student-athletes, other students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and that enhances the standing of both St. John's and the Employee in the overall community through the Employee's unique role as a model for the Program's student athletes and the substantial media attention that will be directed toward St. John's.
• Maintain a harmonious and professional working relationship with the head coach, the athletic director and his or her staff, the program's assistant coaches, coaches of other University teams, other administrative employees involved with the program, and with the Department of Athletics
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to be Energetic and Motivated
• On-court skill development
• Ability to recruit student-athletes
• Willingness to prepare scouting reports
• Ability to engage effectively with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Teamworks applications such as ARMS, Teamworks
• Working knowledge of NCAA and BIG EAST Rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position monitors the student-athletes and may additionally supervise non-coaching positions, graduate assistants, and support staff.

Work Environment

This position operates in a fast-paced professional office environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, scanners, etc.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand and perform duties on the basketball court, including but not limited to running, skills work, passing, rebounding, and shooting.

Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, etc.

Environmental Conditions

The Women's Basketball Office is located on the second floor of Taffner Field House. As a result, the employee must be able to walk up steps to get to their office.

This position operates in a professional office environment and is expected to represent the university on the road when traveling and at functional events.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This position is a full-time, in-person position with varying hours.

Travel

Travel is required as assigned by the Head Coach. Applicants should expect a high frequency of travel during the championship season and recruitment periods.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Coaching Experience at HS, AAU, and/or college level
• Valid Driver's license
• Background checks required
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Graduate Degree (preferred)
• Four-plus years coaching as part of a women's basketball program
• Professional women's basketball experience (preferred)
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $83,600 - $130,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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