NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Assistant Coach - Develop Talent

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, MA invites applications for the Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball. The role reports to the Head Coach and focuses on developing student-athletes through training sessions, practices and competition plans while supporting their academic and athletic growth.

This full-time position requires strong basketball knowledge, coaching experience and a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, academic success and character development within a Catholic Augustinian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and success in the development of basketball skills and student-athlete performance.
• Strong knowledge of basketball instruction, game preparation and competitive collegiate basketball.
• Commitment to supporting the academic success, personal development and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks by established deadlines.
• Collegiate basketball and/or coaching experience preferred.
• NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and administration of all aspects of the women’s basketball program under the direction of the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, including team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, and game preparation.
• Assist in organizing, planning, and conducting effective and efficient basketball practices.
• Help prepare individual student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
• Participate in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes by fostering a positive, disciplined, and team-oriented environment while promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and personal growth.
• Help monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, including maintaining awareness of academic requirements, encouraging effective time management, and collaborating with appropriate institutional resources to support student-athlete academic success.
• Assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including identification and evaluation of prospects, communication with recruits and families, campus visits and other recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA and institutional rules.
• Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment, facilities and other administrative responsibilities associated with the operation of the women’s basketball program.
• Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches and auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
• Represent Merrimack College and the Women’s Basketball program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, Metro Conference requirements and Merrimack College policies.
• Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, professional development, guest speaker presentations and other departmental events and meetings.
• Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising, community outreach and other activities that support the continued development of the Merrimack College Women’s Basketball program.
• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and/or sport administrator.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Student-athlete development

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merrimack College in North Andover, MA invites applications for the Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball. The role reports to the Head Coach and focuses on developing student-athletes through training sessions, practices and competition plans while supporting their academic and athletic growth.

This full-time position requires strong basketball knowledge, coaching experience and a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, academic success and character development within a Catholic Augustinian