Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Job Title:

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Job Title:

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Women's Basketball (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to assist the head coach in developing, promoting, and supervising all facets of the University’s Women’s Basketball program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are       followed including, but not limited to: player eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.

• Assist in the academic advising of the student-athletes associated with the Women’s Basketball program and promoting a positive academic environment to encourage all athletes to strive for academic excellence.

• Assist with preparation and execution of practice and game plans; implement strategies which are designed to bring success to the program.

• Assist in overseeing skill development drills.

• Providing moral support and encouragement while ensuring the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.

• Establish and maintain community contacts, which enhance the success of the program.

• Assist with the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of uniforms and equipment.

• Assist in directing and managing the recruiting efforts of the program within the financial limits of the Athletic Assistance Grants.

• Serve on committees, which promote or pertain to the success of the Women’s Basketball program or SVSU student-athletes. 

• Assist in monitoring the strength & conditioning programs for student-athletes.

• Establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with the media.

• Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes and parents.

• Assist in the planning of banquets, fund raising efforts, camps, clinics and other activities which promote the program.

• Assist in managing travel arrangements for the team.

• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Head Women’s Basketball Coach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Functional supervision is exercised over student employee(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.

• Two years of relevant sport coaching or participation experience at the collegiate level or higher. 

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to project a positive and professional image in pressure situations.

• Ability to provide leadership to student-athletes and staff.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive indoor environment.

• Weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan, except for approved out-of-state travel related to athletic competitions, games, or team activities.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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