Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Summary:

• The assistant coach is responsible for all aspects as assigned by, but not limited to, the head coach to include: practice and game preparation, recruiting and retention of student athletes, budget management, fundraising, scheduling, inventory, marketing, public relations, community service and strict adherence to all NJCAA, OCCAC and College rules.


• Work Schedule: 20 hours/weekly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assists Head Coach in ensuring student athletes understand the relationship between academics and athletics and the concept of “student athlete.”


• Assists Head Coach with recruitment and retention efforts of student athletes including the identification, evaluation and communication with prospective student athletes through campus visits, prospect camps, clinics, recruiting events and ongoing communication with families and high school coaching staffs.


• Assists Head Coach in monitoring and guiding student athletes with accomplishing their academic and athletic goals.


• Assists Head Coach in ensuring the safety and well-being of student athletes.


• Complies with all institutional and departmental policies and procedures, Athletic Department handbook, NJCAA, OCCAC bylaws and eligibility rules. Assists Head Coach with completion of all corresponding paperwork and correspondence.


• Assists Head Coach with program goals and direction, practice and game scheduling, travel budgets and record-keeping procedures.


• Assumes primary on court responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and develops, instructs and evaluates team and individual modeling of the assigned area. This includes, but is not limited to: position specific skill development, fundamentals, communication and game readiness.


• Assumes Head Coaching duties and responsibilities in the event that the Head Coach is unable to perform those duties.


• Assists Head Coach in organizing, preparing and conducting individual skill sessions and team practices, training and competitions.


• Must be present any time members of the team are assembled in an official capacity unless alternative arrangements are made with the Head Coach.


• Must be knowledgeable in the scheduling of the in gym camera system and it’s use for the compilation of team/player statistics as well as the educational use of film with the team.


• Must be able to enter game results and statistics in the Presto website.


• Utilize information management system(s) and other databases to track student contacts and information available while following FERPA regulations.


• Completes other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.


• Supports the mission and strategic priorities of the program, division, and College. Actively participates in events sponsored by the campus for the community as requested by the Athletic Director.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):

• Position will include frequent evenings, nights and weekends.

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Associates Degree preferred.


• Previous basketball coaching experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

• A commitment to the academic success and graduation of student athletes.


• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small and large group situations.


• Ability to develop and complete projects and tasks without continued direct supervision.


• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.


• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student and community population. 


• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.


• Effective problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.


• Proven record of integrity and leadership.


• Knowledge of state, nationwide and international recruiting is preferred.


• Willingness to advance the goals of the Athletics Department, including fundraising.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (as applicable):

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass and maintain a background check.


• Maintains certification for CPR, AED use and general first aid.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirement of the job change.