Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
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Position Title Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Status Full Time Job Summary The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete. Essential Job Duties Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions. Participate in recruitment and designation of scholarship athletes
Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations
Coach team members individually and in groups; and demonstrate game techniques. May 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 Business Office 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 University 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
Provides reports and documentation hen required by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training) Bachelor’s Degree
One year of experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the collegiate level
Experience in recruiting
Physical Demands
Active Participation in Practices and Drills: Expected to actively participate in practices, demonstrating drills and techniques. This involves a considerable amount of walking, running, jogging, jumping, and other dynamic movements on the court
Demonstrating Skills and Techniques: Must possess the physical dexterity to demonstrate basketball-specific drills and techniques effectively. This can involve shooting, dribbling, passing, and showcasing footwork and defensive stances
Physical Exertion and Lifting: Need to lift and move equipment. This can range from moderate to heavy exertion, with requirements sometimes including lifting up to 25 pounds to shoulder height or 50-80 pounds to waist height.
Travel Requirements: Significant travel responsibilities for scouting, recruiting, and accompanying the team to away games. This requires being able to sit for extended periods of time, as well as navigating airports and transportation hubs.
Extended Hours and Irregular Schedules: Basketball seasons are demanding, and frequently work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This necessitates the physical endurance to maintain a high level of activity and focus over extended periods
Being Able to Withstand Environmental Conditions: Work may be performed in indoor gymnasiums and potentially outdoors. May be exposed to varying weather conditions and environments with different noise levels
Skills and Attributes Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs
NCAA rules and regulations
Skills: Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information
Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
Demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills
Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping student
Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail
Organization & Time Management – Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of establish
Ethics – Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions
Ability to:
Communicate (verbally and written), concentrate, understand verbal instructions, reason, analyze, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, and maintain emotional control
Work successfully in a multi-cultural environment
Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for a competitive program
Respond promptly and courteously to questions and concerns
- Location:
- Tuskegee
- Job Type:
- FullTime