Assistant Head Coach- Women's Basketball

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Head Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Assist head coach with recruiting.
• Assist in conducting tours during on campus visits and evaluation off campus.
• Be prepared to assist the Head Coach with assigned responsibilities for game coaching.
• Be prepared to assist with practices and training sessions with assigned duties.
• Assist in the development of each student athlete spiritually, academically, physically and socially
• Observe all Daemen College, ECC Conference, and NCAA policies and requirements.
• Assist Head Coach with on court practices.
• Keep all boards up to date.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off of the court toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community. Follow all team rules and regulations.

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Head Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Assist head coach with recruiting.
• Assist in conducting tours during on campus visits and evaluation off campus.
• Be prepared to assist the Head Coach with assigned responsibilities for game coaching.
• Be prepared to assist with practices and training sessions with assigned duties.
• Assist in the development of each student athlete spiritually, academically, physically and socially
• Observe all Daemen College, ECC Conference, and NCAA policies and requirements.
• Assist Head Coach with on court practices.
• Keep all boards up to date.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off of the court toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community. Follow all team rules and regulations.
• Assist with basketball camps including specific responsibilities such as teaching and instruction at stations and/or lectures.
• Assist in development and preparation of scouting reports and breakdown game film.
• Assist head coach with all fundraising efforts, and lead projects as assigned
• Assist with administrative functions of the Women's Basketball program as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assist Operations with Women's Lacrosse and all other assigned duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience as a basketball athlete at the collegiate level
• Commitment and Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards
• Knowledge of NCAA and ECC rules and regulations

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.

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