Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Colby College; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in collegiate athletics is seeking an assistant women's basketball coach to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a competitive Division III basketball program, engaging with student athletes both on and off the court. You'll be responsible for coaching, planning practices, and supporting athletes academically and athletically. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to fostering a positive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about sports and education. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are dedicated to student success, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience coaching or competing at the collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in running a competitive Division III basketball program.
• Conduct on-site coaching during games and practices.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Communication Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department:

Women's Basketball - Staff

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 28 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level, and four programs (men’s and women’s Alpine and Nordic Skiing) that compete at the Division I level. The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.

The College is home to a new, state-of-the-art athletics complex, which is among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College recently opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.

The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant women’s basketball coach beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. The assistant women’s basketball coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III basketball program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.

• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
• Plan and prepare for games
• Contribute to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes
• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
• Monitor academic progress of athletes
• Research academic and athletic credentials
• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings
• Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
• Assist in organizing and implementing recruit visits
• Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the women’s basketball program
• Provide effective communication to head coach
• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
• Assist with the coordination of team travel

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
• Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering
• Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
• Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical/Mental Demands

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same.
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.
• There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.