Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

University of Mount Union•Alliance, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Women's Basketball coach must have a clear understanding of NCAA Division III rules and philosophy, a commitment to recruiting, developing and graduating quality student-athletes. This individual will be responsible to assist the head coach in all coaching duties including, but not limited to, planning and facilitation of practice sessions, game preparation, recruiting, and scheduling. The position reports directly to the Head Women's Basketball Coach and may include a secondary assignment within the athletic department dependent upon the successful candidate's credentials and expertise.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required
Ability to successfully impart knowledge and motivate learning in student athletes.
Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes to selective liberal arts colleges
Sport specific knowledge in all positions
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Certified in or ability to be certified in CPR/AED
Certifiable to drive for College business (clean driving record required)
This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in an area related to physical education and/or athletic administration is preferred
Preference will be given to former college players with coaching experience

Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach in managing all phases of a NCAA, Division III Basketball program with specific responsibilities outlined below:
Teach proper technique and skill development to student-athletes in all positions.
Instruction of physical health, team concepts, team development techniques and safety.
Educate student athletes on NCAA rules and regulations of a Division III program
Monitor student athlete academic progress
Understand, support and embody team's overarching philosophy as developed by Head Coach.
Potential for a teaching assignment.
Assist planning practice
Assist game planning for each opponent
Scout opponents by analyzing video
Assist in recruitment by: update database, send out mailings, provide weekly recruiting schedule, regular contact and correspondence with qualified prospects
Works in conjunction with the Head Coach to encourage the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for the student athletes to be successful in the classroom and in future endeavors;
Perform athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director. Such duties may include: game day management, facility supervision, intramural supervision, sports information assistance and other duties as assigned.