Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with recruiting, coaching, and training student-athletes in women's basketball. The role aims to prepare student-athletes for success in NCAA Division I competition and ensure their satisfactory academic progress through graduation. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is a dynamic university with a diverse student body and a beautiful campus located on Corpus Christi Bay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two (2) years related experience.
High school diploma/GED and six (6) years related experience (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience).
Associate’s degree and four (4) years related experience (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience).
Master’s degree (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience).
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knowledgeable of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with students, staff, faculty, coaches, and sponsors.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Proven success playing basketball at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and tactical instruction, demonstration, and teaching of basketball dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the full potential of individuals and the team.
Communicate and motivate effectively with student-athletes to ensure improvement, development, and progression.
Utilize evaluation tools to monitor training progress and analyze performances.
Assist in implementing practice plans and coaching the team during scheduled competitions/events.
Position the program to achieve competitive goals as established with athletics administration.
Maintain effective, proactive, and responsive communication within the athletics program, emphasizing relationships with the head coach, sport administrators, and support services.
Act as a professional representative of the University and a role model for student-athletes, the Department, and the community.
Operate within the rules, regulations, and policies of the University and the Athletics Department.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes who can compete successfully and graduate from the University.
Work with the Athletics Compliance Office and the Center for Athletic Academic Services to determine initial eligibility and academic qualifications for admission.
Operate within the guidelines and requirements established by the University and the Department, handling required documents and administrative responsibilities thoroughly and timely.
Promote the execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values.
Use university resources wisely, adhere to fiscal procedures, and operate within budgetary allotments unless prior approval is given.
Foster a positive environment that encourages sportsmanship and ensure public statements are supportive of the University and the Athletics Department.
Contribute to and reinforce an environment of academic expectations, achievement, and success to support academic progress and graduation.
Ensure programmatic policies and procedures produce a multi-year APR score at or above NCAA minimum requirements and a single year APR of 985 annually.
Direct all communication concerning student-athletes' academics through appropriate administrative and academic lines of communication.
Contribute to the total development of student-athletes in a manner consistent with the educational values of the University.
Provide support and assistance to service units and student-athletes regarding academic progress and graduation.
Operate in an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
Support the head coach by completing compliance-related activities in a complete and timely manner.
Establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes.
Maintain awareness of and support the initiatives of the Athletics Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance with low employee contribution ($0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage.
Dental & Vision insurance.
Life Insurance.
Accidental D&D insurance.
Long Term Disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Work Life Solutions (Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources).
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness.
Book scholarships: 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
Vacation paid time off (8+ hours per month).
Sick leave time off (8 hours per month).
Birthday leave (8 hours paid time off).
12-15 paid holidays each year.