Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
University of Pennsylvania
•$74,786 - $101,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching duties, extensive recruiting responsibilities, office administration, planning, scouting, counseling of student-athletes, alumni and development functions. Ability to motivate and counsel recruiting and team members. The work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Head Coach.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Responsibilities
- Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student-athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition.
- Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises, and any sport-specific needs.
- Prepare and execute practice.
- Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone and in-person contact.
- Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability and athletic skill.
- Evaluate recruits at competition.
- Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
- Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
- Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations and athletic development.
- Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League and Penn rules and policies.
- Organize team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
- Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed.
- Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
- Build strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness programs and resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
- Flexible work options
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
