Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Information

Under the direction of the Head Women's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with all phases of the program.  Primary responsibilities will be to administer in the areas of player development, game management and strategy, on and off-campus recruiting and scouting.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with film breakdown, practice and game planning and working with other department and campus units.

Hiring Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong background in skill analysis and Women's Basketball skill instruction

• Demonstrated ability to successfully train student-athletes' individual skill development and motivate players to achieve

Position Information

Under the direction of the Head Women's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with all phases of the program.  Primary responsibilities will be to administer in the areas of player development, game management and strategy, on and off-campus recruiting and scouting.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with film breakdown, practice and game planning and working with other department and campus units.

Hiring Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong background in skill analysis and Women's Basketball skill instruction

• Demonstrated ability to successfully train student-athletes' individual skill development and motivate players to achieve

• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA Division I rules and regulations

• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes

• Evidence of the ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents, colleagues and community members

• Demonstrated professional behavior

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful experience at a competitive intercollegiate level in the sport of Women's Basketball

• Experience in conducting camps, clinics and tournaments

• Evidence of recruiting experience along with strong connections to the Women's Basketball community

• Specialized knowledge and use of technology and video to enhance player development and team performance

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong computer skills

• Strong organizational and detail-orientated skills

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)

• Resume

• Names and phone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as "Other Document 1"

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn’t just words—it’s proven. In NDSU’s most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development.  “ _ My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person ”_ and “ _ I have the opportunities to learn and grow”,  _were noted as top drivers.  This reflects the culture you’ll experience here.  

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of  PPO/Basic or  High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins  the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) -  Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous   annual leave ,  sick leave , and  10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance 

Education Benefits That Grow With You 

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.  We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. 

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. 

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.  Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.  The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. 

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths.  Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.  Direct inquiries to:  Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. 

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: 

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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