Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)

• Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and NCAA guidelines;
• Provide one-on-one or teach instruction on related skill development and critique, rules, technologies and strategies;
• Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out of season) season practices may be required;
• Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition;
• Assist the head coach in management of operational budget issues: Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process; help plan and coordinate team travel under the supervision of Director of Athletics' Office; help develop and implement fund-raising strategies;
• Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program. Work within NCAA guidelines regarding start of season, dates of competition and end of season;
• Represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events;
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Recruiting (40%)

• Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved with the Director of Athletics.
• Work with Assistant Athletic Director and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to the College.
• Included are off-campus contacts and evaluations as well as serving as College representative during on-campus prospect visits.

Qualifications:

• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of women's basketball are required.
• Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree require and proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.
• Experience working with female student-athletes highly desirable. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.