What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball - UT Southern position at University of Tennessee - Knoxville?
The Assistant Coach will support the head coach with all day to day activities to run the women's basketball program including but not limited to facilitating practices, recruiting high quality student athletes and event day management.
Assistant coach will be expected to attend all team practices, conditioning and competitions for women's basketball.
Responsible for coordinating event day logistics.
Ability to do maintenance tasks including but not limited to gym floor upkeep.
All other duties as assigned including teaching activity courses (when applicable).
The assistant coach will be tasked with running sport specific tasks.
Responsible for team study tables and academic progress.
Responsible for team social media accounts.
Assist the Head Coach in recruiting highly competitive student athletes that will thrive under the UT Southern culture that encompasses "WINNING" in the classroom, venue and in the community.
Knowledge and ability to explain/teach in the sport of basketball is a must.
Ability to provide structure and mentorship to student-athletes.
Reasonable skills in maintaining equipment and gym facilities.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Required
1 year of coaching experience as head or assistant coach at High School, NAIA, NCAA or NJCAA level or 2 years of coaching experience as a graduate assistant or high level AAU experience.
Valid driver's license
CPR and AED Certification
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Collegiate playing experience in the sport of basketball.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Professional Development, Vacation & Paid Time Off