Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

53d

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball will support the head women’s basketball coach in overseeing all aspects of the women’s basketball program in accordance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference, University, and Athletic Department rules and regulations.

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior coaching experience; OR, equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Coordination of recruiting
• Collegiate coaching experience
• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Strong self-starter
• Ability to work within the American Athletic Conference
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to work closely with a diverse group of people

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes
• Assist the Head Coach, as directed, in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and university standards
• Establish a productive, well-rounded environment which stresses the importance of academics in conjunction with athletics
• Establish a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program
• Work closely with athletic training, academics, and strength and conditioning to monitor the progress of student athletes
• Support the student-athlete concept and demonstrates concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete
• Work cooperatively and responsibly with other departmental personnel
• Other duties as assigned by Head Women’s Basketball Coach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time