Assistant Coach / Director of Video and Player Development

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and oversee all video and technology duties and responsibilities associated with the women’s basketball program in a manner designed to optimize the basketball development of student-athletes, the efficiency of the entire program, and the ability to recruit high-level prospective student-athletes. Additionally, manage the recruiting and evaluation of prospective student-athletes, including transfers. Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and coaching on-court skill development programs for student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (candidates without a bachelor’s degree can submit a statement explaining how relevant experience substitutes for the degree).
1-4 years of experience in an Intercollegiate Athletic Department as a student (including a student-athlete), graduate assistant, or employee is preferred.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Detail-oriented, organized and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse group of internal and external constituents.
Adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain CPR, motor vehicle safety certification, and other job-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Create and Manage Program Documents (e.g., on-court strategy documents, recruiting planning documents, program messaging documents).
Assist on-court performance through editing and coding practices and competitions to optimize student-athlete basketball development.
Analyze team performance in offensive and defensive sets, and individual student-athlete performance.
Provide video, analytics, and other related information to the coaching staff.
Produce videos for recruiting prospective student-athletes, including home visit presentations.
Create and utilize a system for managing digital assets related to the program, including photos and videos.
Ensure all technology in locker rooms, practice facility, and arena is properly set up, fully functional, and equipped to support team practices and individual student-athlete workouts and drills.
Gather background information on transfer portal prospects, including collegiate playing background, character background check (social media), and prospect’s personal expectations regarding recruitment (desired role, in-game usage, fit within program’s culture).
Create recruiting presentations based on research.
Conduct video analysis to evaluate high school and transfer portal prospects.
Create streamlined video edits to share with coaching staff that serve as a summation of the prospect’s on-court skill and playing background.
Manage recruiting materials from each basketball event.
Use event booklets containing each prospect and coach contact information to create a Prospect Database.
Train graduate assistant coaches to conduct video analysis through various platforms and software (e.g., Hudl Sports Code, Synergy).
Train graduate assistant coaches on various graphic design efforts for recruiting and internal program messaging.
Train graduate assistant coaches on technology updates, procurement, and budgeting.
Supervise the procurement and management of all technology-related expenses, including software, hardware, and peripherals.
Collaborate with IT personnel and vendors to optimize cost-effectiveness.
Provide regular strategic analysis and updates to technology; identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with the WBB Chief of Staff on all technology-related expenses to ensure technology stays within budget constraints.
Assist with official and unofficial visit itineraries and execution.
Conduct off-campus evaluations and recruit high school prospective student-athletes, per NCAA rules.
Provide on-court instruction and player development, with specialization and general knowledge of all positions and basketball systems.
The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).