PT Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
About The Position
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Women's Basketball Assistant Coach to assist with the management and administration of an effective and efficient basketball program. This role reports to the head women's basketball coach and involves all aspects of practice and game preparation, game day operations, player recruitment, academic supervision, relationship building, game film analysis, scheduling, and student-athlete development. The position also includes creating social media content for the women's basketball program and other assigned duties. The university is a dynamic, mid-sized public institution committed to transformative, hands-on learning experiences and fostering a diverse community. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
Requirements
- Verifiable experience coaching basketball.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the game of basketball.
- Familiarity with university policies regarding athletics, Division II basketball programs, MIAA Conference rules, and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Successful completion of the NCAA coach’s test.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
- Resume
- Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Nice To Haves
- Frequent contact required with basketball boosters, personnel from other agencies and institutions and the general public.
- Coaches may be called upon to assist with fundraising for the athletic department and to provide staff support to the other sports programs during their respective seasons.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of practice and game preparation as directed by head coach
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of game day operations. Coordinate all travel operations. Manage all administrative duties for the program
- Assist in the recruitment of players by identifying and assessing talent, communicating with prospective student athletes. Coordinate with respective departments for on campus visits
- Responsible for academic supervision of players and communication with academic advisor and Faculty Athletic Representative. Assist in academic accountability for student athletes with measurable outcomes available.
- Responsible for building good relationships with players, faculty, staff, donors and the community. Monitoring possible disciplinary situations, serving as a liaison between players and head coach
- Game film coordinator. Breakdown and analyzation of game/practice for education sessions to head coach and to student athletes
- Assist in scheduling practices coordination and coordinating with opposing teams for game day oversight.
- Responsible for student athlete development projects. Ex: meetings to invest in the holistic environment for setting student athletes up for success and accountability. Providing resources outside of on the court coaching practice and game day teaching
- Oversee and create all social media content for all women’s basketball social media platforms.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
