The assistant coach position requires the successful candidate to work in-person on the Crookston Campus location. The assistant coach (AC) is expected to work closely with the head coach and all other stakeholders within our program and the department. They are expected to promote and uphold the behaviors and values that drive our culture and demonstrate a significant capacity for work. They should be committed to student athlete (SA) development on the court, in the classroom and in life. They should be committed to the process of improvement and be a person of character and integrity. They should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The following is a general description of AC duties and responsibilities:
Coaching and teaching (40%)
Participate in practice planning and technical instruction during practice
Track our SA’s and teams progress and performance
Provide in-match coaching and tactical adjustments
Assist with preparation of scouting reports and video analysis of opponents.
Recruiting (30%)
Assist with recruiting planning, logistics and evaluations
Organize official and unofficial campus visits.
Create recruiting content and materials and coordinate their distribution
Help with incoming SA’s with the admissions process and the transition to campus
Know and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NSIC & NCAA II
Administration (20%)
Work with the business office and compliance to complete any necessary documentation and paperwork.
Participate in departmental activities as required
Other duties as assigned by the head coach (10%)
Job Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of two (2) years of coaching experience
Strong quantitative and computing skills
The ability to communicate and connect with people
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience mentoring young women
Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA and NSIC recruiting rules
A significant amount of travel is required for this position
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is dedicated to equitable and inclusive education as well as to its access mission as a land-grant university. With an enrollment of 1,800 degree-seeking students spanning on-campus and online programs, UMN Crookston serves the highest proportions of first generation, low-income, rural, and adult learner populations within the University of Minnesota system. The racial diversity of the student body is significantly higher than that of the region, and UMN Crookston is strategically committed to expand this advantage by further diversifying its faculty, student affairs staff, and student body. As a part of its commitment to comprehensive equity and inclusion, UMN Crookston is a leading educational provider for college students from rural communities, and the university partners with several regional high schools to offer non-degree dual-enrollment courses for high school students. Approximately 750 of UMN Crookston’s degree-seeking students complete courses on campus, two-thirds of whom live in the university’s exceptional residence hall facilities.
Located in the growing college town of Crookston, Minnesota, UMN Crookston prou...dly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota. UMN Crookston delivers educational programs that build upon a broad academic foundation and combine theory, practice, and hands-on experimentation. Since 1993, UMN Crookston has equipped all on-campus students and faculty with laptop computers leveraging the most current technology resources to enhance the student/faculty experience. Among its largest academic programs are majors in equine and animal science, agronomy, management, marketing, healthcare management, and communication. UMN Crookston has received national recognitions for the value of its education, affordability, and impact on social mobility. U.S. News recently named UMN Crookston as its top “Midwest Top Public Regional College.”