Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

Assistant Coach - Womens Basketball

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

223500

Department

LSU-Shreveport

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

The Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball reports to the Women's Basketball Head Coach and works as a member of the LSUS Women's Basketball program performing a wide range of tasks including the identification, recruitment, coaching, and retention of student athletes. Schedules contests and participates in athletic development and fundraising activities for athletics programs. Promotes and oversees the academic well-being of student athletes. Reviews film to scout opposing teams and provides leadership for all aspects of the basketball program.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly for games, recruiting and scouting opponents. (May be obtained within 6 months of employment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• Previous coaching experience at the NCAA or NAIA level.
• Knowledge of college athletics programs regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Job Specification

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings.
• Service to Customer and LSUS: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.
• Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success.
• Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Job Duties and Other Information

Duties:

• Comply with all LSUS, NAIA, and Red River Athletic Conference regulations and policies
• Assists the Women's Basketball Head Coach with day-to-day activities associated with the program including, but not limited to, recruitment, on-the-floor coaching, video work, and community involvement.
• Provides leadership for all aspects of Women's Basketball to ensure a highly competitive and successful program.
• Serves as a role model to mentor team members to develop and display appropriate behavior and sportsmanship expected of athletic teams and individuals representing LSUS.
• Observes athletes during practice and competition to identify opportunities for individual or team improvement. Teaches players specific tasks and skills before, during, and after practice.
• Schedules contests and reviews film to scout other teams.
• Supports and monitors academic performance and social development of the student athletes.
• Assists with recruitment of new student athletes including, but not limited to, attends off-campus games for the purpose of contact and evaluation, manages recruitment material mailings, maintains contact and plans campus visits with prospective student athletes.
• Coordinates all enrollment activities of Women's Basketball student athletes.
• Participates in athletic development and fundraising activities for athletics programs. Supports leadership development, team development, and community service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Women's Basketball Head Coach or Director of Athletics

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:

Jennifer Isaac

LSUS Department of Human Resource Management

Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

(318) 797-5279

LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu

LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm