Assistant Coach -Women's Basketball

University of Massachusetts

  • Lowell, MA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    General Summary of Position: The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division I women's basketball program including: student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and game coaching. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by: Assisting the head coach in coordinating all aspects of fund-raising and community service.

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    LocationLowell, MA

    Description

    General Summary of Position:

    The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division I women's basketball program including: student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and game coaching. Also provide administrative support as assigned.

    1. Assist in all aspects of the student-athlete development and performance of the women's basketball program, to include:
    • Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
    • Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
    • Scouting of future opponents
    • Assist with the preparation, implementation of game strategies, and basketball analytics
    • Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the women's basketball program
    • Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes
    1. Assist with administrative functions with the women's basketball program as assigned by the Head Coach:
    • Liaison to the Athletic Healthcare office for athletic healthcare and mental health matters
    • Primary contact with admissions office
    • Scheduling opponents.
    • Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, liaison to academic advisor.
    • Serve as liaison on all Sports Performance and nutrition matters.
    • Coordinate and oversee basketball summer camps and clinics.
    • Assist Head Coach with alumni relations and outreach
    1. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
    • Assisting the head coach in coordinating all aspects of fund-raising and community service
    • Providing leadership and direction to the program's community service activities
    • Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to enhance the image and visibility of the women's basketball program

    Promote the University's commitment to customer service by:

    • Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
    • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
    • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles

    Other Job Duties:

    1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Working Conditions:

    • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

    Minimum Qualifications (Required):

    Education:

    • Bachelor's Degree

    Experience:

    • 1-3 years successful experience coaching basketball at the college level.

    Additional Considerations:

    • Recruiting Coordinator experience at the collegiate level preferred.
    • Knowledge and understanding of video editing programs, such as: Synergy, JustPlay, etc. preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentor and advise college students.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations.
    • Experience working effectively in diverse environments.
    • Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.
    • CPR, First Aid, CLERY and Title IX certification required within first 30 days of employment.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    This is a full-time, benefited Non-Unit, Professional position. Anticipated salary based on review of qualifications. Grade: AC3 with Minimum: $72,000, 25th Quartile: $81,000 and Midpoint: $90,000.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a background check and criminal offender record information (CORI) check and review.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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