Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is a professional coaching position that reports to the Head Coach – Women’s Basketball. The role supports the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, and overseeing discipline, conduct, and image of athletes.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Recruit quality prospective student‑athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
- Participate in recruitment and designation of student‑athletes.
- Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NJCAA and Conference regulations.
- Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
- Manage a designated skill‑development area or group of positions.
- Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
- Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport’s budget.
- Coordinate with the Athletic Director the planning of recruiting and team travel.
- Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment.
- Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
- Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and College rules by athletes and supporting staff.
- Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
- Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
Qualifications – Education, Experience, And Skills
- Associate’s degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization.
- One year of coaching experience at the high school or higher level.
- Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience.
- Additional education and/or experience may be required for certain sports.
- Related coaching experience at the professional level can be substituted for the degree requirements.
Stipend
$5,000 stipend from July 1 through June 30.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).