FT - Assistant Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Shaw University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Reporting to the Head Coach/Interim Head Coach of Women's Basketball. The Assistant Head Coach provides assistance to the
Head Coach in order to run a successful athletics program. The Assistant Coach mentors/teaches student
athletes to help them reach their full potential on and off the field; helps build a program that the University,
students, alumni, and community can be proud of. The Assistant Coach will adhere to institutional, conference,
and all other required regulations and policies. The Assistant Coach maintains knowledge of all institutional and
Conference rules and regulations. The Assistant Coach assists in the overall management of the programs as
directed by the head coach (travel, practice, competition, etc.) but will have specific responsibilities in athletics
also as directed by the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation experience in collegiate athletics
• 2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach and mentor student athletes required.
• Must have valid driver's license, maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be responsive, quick-thinking, and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
• Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.
• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
• Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of the head coach, responsible for designing instructions for individual student-athletes, through a great deal of independent discretion and judgment as to the manner and method of teaching student athletes in the fundamentals of the sport (55%).
• Travels to meet and observe potential student athletes, evaluates potential student athletes, communicates with potential student athletes, coaches, parents, and guardians to promote Shaw University and the athletics program; writes letters, makes phone calls, and maintains general correspondence with potential student athletes to build rapport and promote general interest in the program (20%).
• Maintains current sport-specific technical and coaching knowledge, develops existing members of the program, assists in the organization of practice plans and competition, communicates and demonstrates specific required skills (5%)
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies (as required).
• Assists in the oversight of volunteer coaches and student workers to ensure that all team-oriented duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement (20%).
• Assumes all head coaching duties in the absence of the Head Coach (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services