Seasonal Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Summary of Position

The Part Time Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including but not limited to coaching and teaching of students, recruiting, game and practice preparation and execution, compliance with NCAA and conference rules/regulations, participation as a member of the College community and with all collaborative departmental functions as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a high level of teaching and coaching competency in sport skill instruction, sport strategy, tactics and rules, physical training and fitness and student motivation in practice execution.
• Participate in on and off campus recruitment activities of athletically and academically qualified student- athletes which will include data entry and correspondence, talent identification, communication of College opportunities and expectations.
• Active game preparation through scouting, image analysis, and strategy discussions.
• Assist the head coach in all areas of implementing a competitive, successful educational athletic program emphasizing the quality experience for the student athletes. While the ability to show initiative and work independently is essential, all activities will be under the direction and supervision of the head coach
• Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to the NCAA, Conference, Allegheny College, and Department of Athletics and Recreation’s values statement, including commitment to life long learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the College at all times.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes; collaborating on academic monitoring and guidance of students where appropriate
• Contributing to the maintenance of excellent working relationships with all members of the Department and promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program
• Assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience preferred

Required Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to teach through use of images and emerging technologies.
• Passion and ability for personal growth and learning.
• Travel is required and includes extended periods on the road. Evening, holiday and weekend hours along with flexible work scheduling are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite products (Excel, Google Sheets, Word, Powerpoint, etc) required
• Knowledge of Front Rush Recruiting Software preferred

Required Skills and Abilities

• Lifting, carrying, loading sport specific equipment

• Set up and tear down of sports contest support equipment

• Some care and maintenance of sport specific or general athletic facilities