Assistant Women's Basketball Coach-Player Development

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Winthrop Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach-Player Development

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach develops members of Winthrop’s

NCAA

Division 1 Women’s Basketball team athletically and academically, fosters a positive team culture, and represents and promotes Winthrop Athletics in a manner consistent with the university’s brand.

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Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach-Player Development

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach develops members of Winthrop’s

NCAA

Division 1 Women’s Basketball team athletically and academically, fosters a positive team culture, and represents and promotes Winthrop Athletics in a manner consistent with the university’s brand.

State Title

Assistant Coach

State Class Code

UH15

State Pay Band

Unclassified

Annual Salary/Hiring Range

Job Summary

Player Development

Works closely with each player to assess their strengths and weaknesses.

Designs and implements individual skill development plans to help student-athletes improve their basketball fundamentals and maximize their potential.

Leads individual and small group workouts, focusing on both offensive and defensive skills.

Conducts film breakdown sessions with players to analyze their performance and identify areas for improvement.

Provides constructive feedback and motivation to help athletes reach their personal and team goals.

Monitors and evaluates player progress throughout the season and adjusts training plans as needed.

Team Practices and Game Preparation

Assists in organizing and running team practices.

Collaborates with other members of the coaching staff to design drills and exercises that emphasize the development of individual skills within the context of team play.

Provides support during games, with a focus on helping players apply their training and development in real-game situations.

Contributes to scouting reports and helps prepare players for specific opponents and game situations.

Recruiting Support

Assists in identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes.

Attends recruiting events and evaluates players in high school and club basketball settings.

Helps manage recruitment visits.

Mentoring and Player Wellbeing

Serves as a mentor to student-athletes, providing guidance and support for their athletic and academic goals.

Fosters a positive, growth-oriented environment and helps players develop resilience, discipline and teamwork.

Collaborates with academic support staff to ensure players are excelling academically and balancing academic and athletic commitments.

Administrative and Team Operations

Assists in the planning and execution of team activities, including preseason training, off-season development and team-building exercises.

Helps with administrative duties related to player development, including tracking player performance and maintaining associated records and preparing progress reports.

Contributes to the development and execution of summer camps, clinics and outreach programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

At least one year of experience coaching a college or professional basketball team.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.

Previous coaching/player development experience at the

NCAA

Division I level.

Experience using video analysis tools and performance tracking software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

Solid understanding of player development strategies and techniques and the ability to apply them successfully.

Familiarity with

NCAA

recruiting rules and regulations, particularly those related to coaching and player development.

Ability to assess and develop player skills.

Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Strong work ethic, good leadership skills and the ability to motivate student-athletes to reach their full potential.

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, as required by the recruiting and coaching schedule.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

Position requires overnight travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

License/Certification

Valid driver's license.

Type of Position

Unclassified

Position Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours Per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 2025093S | | Open Date | 05/07/2025 | | Close Date | 05/13/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | PLEASE NOTE |
*** A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.**

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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