Assistant Coach -Women's Basketball

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Lowell, MA

1d • $72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach provides assistance in all phases of
coaching the Division I women’s basketball program including: student-athlete
recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and
practice and game coaching. Also provide administrative support as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years successful experience coaching basketball at the college level.
• CPR, First Aid, CLERY and Title IX certification required within first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Recruiting Coordinator experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of video editing programs, such as: Synergy, JustPlay, etc. preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentor and advise college students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the student-athlete development and performance of the women’s basketball program
• Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
• Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Scouting of future opponents
• Assist with the preparation, implementation of game strategies, and basketball analytics
• Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the women’s basketball program
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes
• Assist with administrative functions with the women’s basketball program as assigned by the Head Coach
• Liaison to the Athletic Healthcare office for athletic healthcare and mental health matters
• Primary contact with admissions office
• Scheduling opponents.
• Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, liaison to academic advisor.
• Serve as liaison on all Sports Performance and nutrition matters.
• Coordinate and oversee basketball summer camps and clinics.
• Assist Head Coach with alumni relations and outreach
• Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs
• Assisting the head coach in coordinating all aspects of fund-raising and community service
• Providing leadership and direction to the program’s community service activities
• Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to enhance the image and visibility of the women’s basketball program
• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees