Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

 Position  Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Division: Athletics Department: Athletics Reports to: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Position Summary   The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the development, training, and performance of the basketball athletes, which typically includes all positions. This role involves teaching fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies essential for basketball athletes to excel. The coach will collaborate closely with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to implement an effective basketball program.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities   The results you will deliver each day that matter most! Providing coaching expertise, and administrative oversight to the team of college athletes while collaborating closely with team coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes. Education/ Experience   What you will need to be successful!  Player Development:    - Train and mentor basketball players in fundamental skills such as defense and shooting mechanics, and footwork.    - Create individualized training programs that address the specific needs and strengths of each athlete.   Game Preparation:    - Develop and implement practice plans that focus on improving athletes’ performance.   - Track and analyze individual and team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.   - Communicate effectively with other coaching staff to ensure cohesive team strategies.    Mentorship and Leadership:    - Foster a positive and competitive environment that encourages growth and development among athletes    - Serve as a role model and mentor to athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.   . Recruitment and Scouting:    - Assist in scouting and evaluating potential recruits, providing insights on player potential and fit within the program.   Administrative Duties:    - Maintain accurate records of player progress and development.   - Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding strategy and player development.   Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field (preferred). - Previous coaching experience, particularly with basketball athletes at high school, college, or professional level. - Strong understanding of basketball mechanics. - Experience in analyzing meet films and using video analysis software.   Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong leadership abilities and the capability to motivate and inspire players. - Analytical mindset with a focus on performance metrics and improvement. - Ability to work collaboratively with other coaching staff and players.   Physical Requirements: - Ability to participate in practice and training sessions, demonstrating techniques as needed. - Capability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends during the season.   -Other duties as assigned. Life at Livingstone College   Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!! Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.  About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu   Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law.  Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation.  We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

  Position

 Position

 Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Athletics

Reports to:

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 Position  Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Division: Athletics Department: Athletics Reports to: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Position Summary   The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the development, training, and performance of the basketball athletes, which typically includes all positions. This role involves teaching fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies essential for basketball athletes to excel. The coach will collaborate closely with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to implement an effective basketball program.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities   The results you will deliver each day that matter most! Providing coaching expertise, and administrative oversight to the team of college athletes while collaborating closely with team coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes. Education/ Experience   What you will need to be successful!  Player Development:    - Train and mentor basketball players in fundamental skills such as defense and shooting mechanics, and footwork.    - Create individualized training programs that address the specific needs and strengths of each athlete.   Game Preparation:    - Develop and implement practice plans that focus on improving athletes’ performance.   - Track and analyze individual and team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.   - Communicate effectively with other coaching staff to ensure cohesive team strategies.    Mentorship and Leadership:    - Foster a positive and competitive environment that encourages growth and development among athletes    - Serve as a role model and mentor to athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.   . Recruitment and Scouting:    - Assist in scouting and evaluating potential recruits, providing insights on player potential and fit within the program.   Administrative Duties:    - Maintain accurate records of player progress and development.   - Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding strategy and player development.   Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field (preferred). - Previous coaching experience, particularly with basketball athletes at high school, college, or professional level. - Strong understanding of basketball mechanics. - Experience in analyzing meet films and using video analysis software.   Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong leadership abilities and the capability to motivate and inspire players. - Analytical mindset with a focus on performance metrics and improvement. - Ability to work collaboratively with other coaching staff and players.   Physical Requirements: - Ability to participate in practice and training sessions, demonstrating techniques as needed. - Capability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends during the season.   -Other duties as assigned. Life at Livingstone College   Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!! Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.  About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu   Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law.  Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation.  We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

  Position

 Position

 Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Athletics

Reports to:

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Position Summary  

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the development, training, and performance of the basketball athletes, which typically includes all positions. This role involves teaching fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies essential for basketball athletes to excel. The coach will collaborate closely with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to implement an effective basketball program.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities   The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

Providing coaching expertise, and administrative oversight to the team of college athletes while collaborating closely with team coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.

Education/ Experience   What you will need to be successful!

  Player Development:

   - Train and mentor basketball players in fundamental skills such as defense and shooting mechanics, and footwork.

   - Create individualized training programs that address the specific needs and strengths of each athlete.

 

Game Preparation:

   - Develop and implement practice plans that focus on improving athletes’ performance.

  - Track and analyze individual and team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

  - Communicate effectively with other coaching staff to ensure cohesive team strategies.

 

  Mentorship and Leadership:

   - Foster a positive and competitive environment that encourages growth and development among athletes

   - Serve as a role model and mentor to athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.

 

. Recruitment and Scouting:

   - Assist in scouting and evaluating potential recruits, providing insights on player potential and fit within the program.

 

Administrative Duties:

   - Maintain accurate records of player progress and development.

  - Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding strategy and player development.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field (preferred).

• Previous coaching experience, particularly with basketball athletes at high school, college, or professional level.

• Strong understanding of basketball mechanics.

• Experience in analyzing meet films and using video analysis software.

 

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership abilities and the capability to motivate and inspire players.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on performance metrics and improvement.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaching staff and players.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in practice and training sessions, demonstrating techniques as needed.

• Capability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends during the season.

 

-Other duties as assigned.

Life at Livingstone College   Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

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