Part-Time Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Part-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach within the Athletic Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader to join an innovative Athletic Department valuing academic and out-of-classroom experiences. The Part-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will report to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties in all phases of the program.
• Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA-compliant recruiting.
• Ability to produce game-day and recruiting graphics. 
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through games, showcases, and video observation.
• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).
• Practice planning and implementation.
• Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.
• Scheduling: Assist with arranging aspects of team travel including but not limited to team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements.
• Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.
• Ability to help coach and lead the program’s junior varsity program.
• Recruiting athletically and academically qualified students.

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Part-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach within the Athletic Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader to join an innovative Athletic Department valuing academic and out-of-classroom experiences. The Part-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will report to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties in all phases of the program.
• Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA-compliant recruiting.
• Ability to produce game-day and recruiting graphics. 
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through games, showcases, and video observation.
• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).
• Practice planning and implementation.
• Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.
• Scheduling: Assist with arranging aspects of team travel including but not limited to team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements.
• Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.
• Ability to help coach and lead the program’s junior varsity program.
• Recruiting athletically and academically qualified students.
• Retaining students in the program.
• Responsible for understanding the expectations of the Athletic Department.
• Provide for the safety of students and coaches, facilities, and equipment while conducting activities, practices, and competitions.
• Regularly attend and participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with campus constituents to assess, provide, and improve student experience related to Women's Basketball.
• Understand the culture of the Women's Basketball program, athletic department, and the campus.
• Understand the NAIA eligibility rules.
• Operate university vehicles.
• Other Duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Must be able to follow the vision of the Program.
• Must be able to work under challenging conditions and with others.
• Willing to work late/flexible hours.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with others and lead.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know how to contribute to the mission of the university.

Important Notes:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 10/01/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please specifically address the qualifications, competencies, and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living, and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.

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