Details
Posted: 20-Jun-22
Location: Newberry, South Carolina
Type: Full-time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $31,000-$31,500
Categories:
Coaching
Sector:
Professional Sports
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Women's Basketball Coach.
JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Motivate and inspire student-athletes to excel in the classroom and on the field. Successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while organizing recruiting communication. 2.Collaborate with other campus departments and university staff in designing comprehensive and positive official and unofficial student/parent visits. 3.Assist in coordination of practice and game preparation and post practice analysis. Assist in developing and training players successfully tactically, technically, athletically, and mentally in a positive environment. 4. Assist in creating scouting reports, post-game match analysis and pregame match preparation. 5.Assist the strength and conditioning coach and head coach in sport science management and implementation of strength programs and speed agility quickness programs. 6.Attend all necessary meetings with student-athletes and personnel internally and externally on behalf of the university and program. 7.Assist in administrative day to day functions of travel, equipment, and budgetary organization and implementation. 8.Assist in all day to day functions including student-athlete management, student-athlete welfare management, and overall staff and program development. 9.Monitor and guide student athletes with their academic plans and progress getting them any assistance they need. 10.Help plan and grow the continued development and implementation of various camps. Assists with the development and maintenance of appropriate public relations, fund-raising and promotional activities as necessary. 11.Assist the head coach in building and maintaining working relationships with coaches, administration, and staff on and off campus. 12.Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Other job related duties, activities, and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Strong organizational, interpersonal, supervisory and administrative skills. Be able to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels. Ability to teach the game of women’s basketball at a high level within a professional environment. The ability to exercise independent and sound judgment when making decisions and problem solving. The ability to take initiative and ownership of their work. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team. Ability to travel and work flexible and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and overnight. Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with students, athletes, coaches, trainers, officials, university faculty, staff and administration, and the public. A working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations is required. Having a familiarity with video editing, scouting and recruiting software and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, the internet and social media is preferred.