Women's Basketball Skills Coach

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 7,800 - 8,900; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking an Assistant Coach for Skill Instruction & Recruiting to coach student-athletes and provide skill development instruction. The role emphasizes a positive coaching philosophy, respect, and collaboration across university divisions.

Responsibilities include on-campus recruiting and ethical compliance with NCAA guidelines. The position operates as a non-benefited, part-time role capped at 1,000 hours annually, with compensation described as $750 per month and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Successful collegiate, club and/or high school coaching experience or collegiate athletics playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent teaching for student athlete skill development and coaching competencies with regard to sport instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies.
• Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image.
• Exhibit high standards of integrity and ethical behavior regarding NCAA and university policies.
• Use sports analytics to teach and develop team competitive strategies.
• Recruit via electronic correspondence and on-campus recruiting visits to identify quality student‑athletes.
• Complete the NCAA Coaches Recruiting Education ARMS workflow prior to any contact with potential recruits.

Skills

Coaching experience

Skill instruction

Student-athlete development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach, Skill Instruction & Recruiting, supports the Head Coach and program by coaching and teaching/providing skill instruction to the student-athletes. The Assistant Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as well as collaboration with internal departments of the division and the university. The Assistant Coach will also demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional equity, inclusion and diversity projects and initiatives.

This tier Assistant Coach, Skill Instruction & Recruiting, will be allowed to conduct electronic correspondence with prospective student-athletes. The Assistant Coach will also be able to participate in on campus recruiting activities, including official and unofficial visits with prospective Student-Athletes.

No responsibility related to off campus recruiting, fundraising, or administrative tasks, including any other non-instructional activities.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate excellent teaching for student athlete skill development and coaching competencies with regard to: sport instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies (85%)
• Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D educational model
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior concerning compliance with NCAA, applicable athletic conference, University, and the Division of Athletics policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Use of sports analytics to teach and develop team competitive strategies (10%)
• Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division of Athletics and the University
• Recruit via electronic correspondence (email, text and call) and on campus recruiting visits quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate (5%)
• Complete the NCAA Coaches Recruiting Education ARMS workflow prior to any contact with potential recruits

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, including communication
• In-depth understanding of the sport from the fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy, including the ability to teach and educate Student-Athletes and coaching staff members.
• Stays up to date with new research and collaborates with coaching colleagues to learn and implement best practices.
• Devise, teach and facilitate skill development drills in a practice setting
• Modeling and implementing a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support knowledge attainment
• The ability to display passion and positively motivate/inspire Student-Athletes and coaching staff to generate the desire to excel in academics and athletics
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical behavior in regard to NCAA, applicable athletic conference, University, and Division of Athletics rules and regulations
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-evolving athletic landscape

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Successful collegiate, club and/or high school coaching experience or collegiate athletics playing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Successful collegiate coaching experience

Working Environment

• Standard office environment
• Noise and stress level is moderate to high and fluctuates through the season
• Possible Outdoor work in all types of weather

Physical Activities

• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Some manual labor is required.
• Position involves both sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes.

Compensation

$750 per month.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:59 p.m. (MST) October 25, 2026.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.