Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Responsibilities will include assisting the Head Coach with administrative duties, all facets of recruiting, as well as assisting the program in accordance with the mission, core values, policies, and procedures of the Athletic Department, WSSU, the CIAA, and the NCAA. Duties may include recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which will prepare the team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; aiding in fundraising and development initiatives; organizing sport camps; and budget management while demonstrating adherence to WSSU, CIAA, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Assist the Head Coach with administrative duties, fundraising and development initiatives, as well as management of the women's basketball program in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the CIAA and the NCAA.

Assist with the oversight of the team's conditioning and training, arranging team travel plans including practice times on the road; coordinating recruiting and aiding the Head Coach with public and alumni relations.

On the floor coaching; recruiting; assigned position coach; help with equipment organization and responsible for weekly practice timesheets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CE Gaines Hall, Room 205

This position will be required to work M-F 8am to 5pm as well as nights and weekends are required.

3 years of college basketball coaching experience at Division I or II level.
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's preferred.
Serve as an appropriate role model for student-athlete through his/her instructions and actions.
The ability to effectively communicate and build a positive rapport with college level student athletes.
Must be well versed in player development, film breakdown, and opponent scouting experience.
Highly motivated.
Commitment to the University's core values and strategic plan.
Organizational skills, computer skills are a must, ability to self start, meet deadlines, work without supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate and adapt to various personalities and diverse circumstances.
Experience recruiting collegiate level student-athletes.
Knowledge of NCAA bylaws, legislation and processes.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834