What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development position at Appalachian State University?
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Position Title Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
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Position Number 099621
Department Women's Basketball - 120102
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
This position will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program, and oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This position will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program, and oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Recruiting include:
Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Varies
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position
This position requires traveling, night and weekend work.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 04/08/2026
Closing Date 04/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/26/2026
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, please attach the following:
Search Chair Email sharpal2@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53747
Posting Number 201501755P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
Provide Rank
Position Number 099621
Department Women's Basketball - 120102
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
This position will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program, and oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of related experience
- Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Student-Athletes, Coaching staff, Faculty, and Department of Athletics staff; oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects of the program.
- Ability to assist in the development of practice/game strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Two years experience assisting a head coach in all aspects of a women’s basketball program, with an emphasis in organizational oversight, coaching & organizing the assistant coaches, managers, graduate assistants, practice/play quality control, coordination of recruiting, fundraising oversight, and coordination of summer camps
This position will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program, and oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Recruiting include:
- Manage recruiting budget. Coordinate & Oversee Organization of Staff Recruiting Efforts – assist in recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes per NCAA rules.
- Organize recruiting visits on-campus and the development of recruiting materials; review and update the recruiting process. Manage recruiting database, service, compile video analysis and advise Head Coach. Oversee creation of recruiting mailings, digital slides & recruiting videos.
- Maintain synergy of Assistant Coaches calls & live evaluations during summer recruiting periods.
- Assist in preparation for individual & team practices, and competitions per NCAA rules, with a focus on video breakdown, and statistics.
- Evaluate & critique specific areas of offense and/or defense and provide feedback to coaching staff. Execute research on new basketball-related ideas to implement.
- Assist coaching staff with recruiting visits, and coordinate visit-related tasks with Athletics Compliance.
- Oversee all program software, including applications such as: JumpForward, Photoshop, SportsCode, Dropbox, Synergy, Quickdraw, etc.
- Create and foster an environment that promotes the overall health and welfare of student-athletes.
- Support and promote the Department of Athletics’ mission, values and principles on campus and in the community.
- Participate in Development/Fundraising activities under the direction of the Director of Athletics and/or Head Coach, and in conjunction with efforts of the Athletics Development Office.
- Assume temporary administrative roles as required/needed by the Department of Athletics.
- Participate in Departmental meetings, searches, and committees as required.
- Actively participate and assist in the evaluation of and formulation of Departmental policies as requested.
- Work with Marketing to create positive publications benefiting the program, Department of Athletics, etc.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Varies
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position
This position requires traveling, night and weekend work.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 04/08/2026
Closing Date 04/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/26/2026
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, please attach the following:
- Resume
Search Chair Email sharpal2@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53747
Posting Number 201501755P