Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete.

Position Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete.

Essential Job Duties

• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions. Participate in recruitment and designation of scholarship athletes
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations
• Coach team members individually and in groups; and demonstrate game techniques. May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions
• Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments
• Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport’s budget
• Coordinate with the Athletic Business Office the planning of recruiting and team travel
• Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment
• Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing
• Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and University rules by athletes and supporting staff
• Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program
• Provides reports and documentation hen required by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the collegiate level
• Experience in recruiting

Physical Demands

• Active Participation in Practices and Drills: Expected to actively participate in practices, demonstrating drills and techniques. This involves a considerable amount of walking, running, jogging, jumping, and other dynamic movements on the court
• Demonstrating Skills and Techniques: Must possess the physical dexterity to demonstrate basketball-specific drills and techniques effectively. This can involve shooting, dribbling, passing, and showcasing footwork and defensive stances
• Physical Exertion and Lifting: Need to lift and move equipment. This can range from moderate to heavy exertion, with requirements sometimes including lifting up to 25 pounds to shoulder height or 50-80 pounds to waist height.
• Travel Requirements: Significant travel responsibilities for scouting, recruiting, and accompanying the team to away games. This requires being able to sit for extended periods of time, as well as navigating airports and transportation hubs.
• Extended Hours and Irregular Schedules: Basketball seasons are demanding, and frequently work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This necessitates the physical endurance to maintain a high level of activity and focus over extended periods
• Being Able to Withstand Environmental Conditions: Work may be performed in indoor gymnasiums and potentially outdoors. May be exposed to varying weather conditions and environments with different noise levels  

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge of:  

• Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs
• NCAA rules and regulations

Skills:  

• Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information
• Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
• Demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills
• Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping student
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail
• Organization & Time Management – Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of establish
• Ethics – Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions
  

Ability to:  

• Communicate (verbally and written), concentrate, understand verbal instructions, reason, analyze, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, and maintain emotional control
• Work successfully in a multi-cultural environment
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for a competitive program
• Respond promptly and courteously to questions and concerns

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S866 | | Will this position required travel? |
Yes | | Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? |
Yes | | Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? |
No | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 07/15/2025 | | Close Date | 10/15/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary |
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have one year of experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the collegiate level?

   • yes
   • no

3. * Do you have experience in recruiting?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcript 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 1 5. Letter of Recommendation 2 6. Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Transcript 2 3. Transcript 3

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