Position Title:

Associate/Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Position Title:

Associate/Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

The Associate/Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach works closely with the Head Coach on managing and administering phases of this varsity intercollegiate sports program. This position is part of the Department of Athletics and Recreation at Bucknell University, a member of the NCAA Division I (FCS in Football) and the Patriot League for 23 of 27 varsity sports.

All Athletics staff members are expected to contribute to Bucknell's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Work Setting/Schedule:

• Primarily on-campus

• Must be able to travel with the team for competitions and for recruiting, per  permitted recruiting calendar

• Requires night and weekend availability

What You Will Do:

Associate

• Recruitment Strategy and Coordination (50%) Lead scouting and recruitment of quality student-athletes and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel. This includes setting recruitment priorities for each class and targeting specific positions, skill sets, or qualities to improve the team.

• Coaching Responsibilities (40%) Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Assist and perform specific coaching responsibilities during athletic events. Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings. Assist with daily operations and administration of the football program. Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University and NCAA regulations.

• Student-Athlete Services (20%) Monitor student-athlete academic progress. Work closely with all appropriate departmental personnel to ensure the academic success of students. Work closely with student-athletes to monitor adherence to rules and regulations regarding conduct, appearance, and behavior. Provide individual counseling to student-athletes when appropriate and direct the student-athlete to professional staff when needed. Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety of all student-athletes. Participate in departmental activities as feasible.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics

Assistant

• Coaching Responsibilities (40%) Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Assist and perform specific coaching responsibilities during athletic events. Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings. Assist with daily operations and administration of the football program. Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University and NCAA regulations.

• Recruiting (40%) Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel. Be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and assessing for a specific geographical area or position group.

• Student-Athlete Services (20%) Monitor student-athlete academic progress. Work closely with all appropriate departmental personnel to ensure the academic success of students. Work closely with student-athletes to monitor adherence to rules and regulations regarding conduct, appearance, and behavior. Provide individual counseling to student-athletes when appropriate and direct the student-athlete to professional staff when needed. Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety of all student-athletes. Participate in departmental activities as feasible.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics

What You Will Bring:

Associate

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 3 years of coaching at a professional or collegiate level

• Minimum 1-2 years recruiting at a professional or collegiate level

• Ability to maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

• Valid US driver's license/Motor Vehicle Check required upon hire

Assistant

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 1 year of of coaching at a professional or collegiate level

• Ability to maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

• Valid US driver's license/Motor Vehicle Check required upon hire

Preferred, But Not Required** :**

Associate

• Division I coaching experience

• Demonstrated success at a comparable institution

• Proven integrity and leadership skills

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Assistant

• Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes

• Proven integrity and leadership skills

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Physical Requirements** :**

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

65,680.00-90,800.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:

2025-04-10

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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