Position Overview:

This position is classified as a 10-month full-time at-will employment appointment with administrative (30%) and coaching (teaching) (70%) responsibilities. This position is eligible to accrue sick leave at a rate of 10 hours each month but will not accrue vacation leave. The coach will provide daily instruction to student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport. Provide strategic direction, leadership, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions. Educate and enforce safety rules and regulations. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Educate individuals or groups in rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport. Evaluate athletes' skill level and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations for their respective sport program. This position is 40 hours a week, with some travel, nights, and weekends required.

• Must have the ability to organize and lead others within the scope of a women’s basketball program.
• Assists with operating the women's basketball program in compliance with all departments, University, conference and NCAA rules.
• Assists with budget control, equipment purchasing, scheduling, travel arrangements, and counseling student-athletes as assigned.
• Assists with recruiting academically successful and highly skilled student-athletes.
• Assists the Head Coach in running team practices.
• Assists with in-season and out-of-season player development.
• Assists with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Gives routine assessment and feedback to participants regarding their performance.
• Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University regulations.
• Must be a part of the 'total team concept' utilized by the athletic department to administer intercollegiate athletics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Experience must provide knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of collegiate sports programs. Requires the application of expertise in the sport to achieve results.

Post-hire: Must pass NCAA certification recruiting test within 30 days of beginning employment date.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching, instructing, and coaching, preferably at the collegiate level. Master’s degree and 2 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Organizational/planning skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated competency in the areas of skills instruction, academic priorities, and ability to function in a multi-dimensional organization, budget management, and talent assessment. Interpersonal/human relations skills. Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training. Knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all NCAA rules and regulations, and institutional policies and procedures as they relate to compliance. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics. Ability to coach on a competitive level. Ability to recruit, retain, and motivate student athletes. Ability to compile and analyze statistics, and other sports information. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to assess athletic talent. Ability to serve as a positive role model. Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.