Women's Basketball Assistant or Associate Coach, UMKC's Kansas City Athletics

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Hiring Department

Kansas City Athletics

Job Description

UMKC's Kansas City Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant or Associate Coach of Women's Basketball. Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

Hiring Department

Kansas City Athletics

Job Description

UMKC's Kansas City Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant or Associate Coach of Women's Basketball. Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in coaching, scouting, and recruitment of student athletes. This includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies. Monitor the conditioning and training of student-athletes in conjunction with the strength and conditioning coaches and athletic training.
• Assist with the development of schedules for practice and competition and assist in the planning and administering the off-season training program.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, to include consulting with the appropriate Directors, Associate and Assistant Directors of Athletics and other university administrators to resolve problems. Advise and counsel student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and appearance.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponent teams and assist in designing game plans and strategies. Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Participate in public relations activities, as approved, to include attending press conferences and making public appearances. Represent the department at professional, civic, charitable, fundraising events.
• Out of town or state travel for recruitment purposes.

Position is full time, benefit eligible, 40+ hours, some nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assistant level: A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

For Associate level: A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Two to three years of intercollegiate basketball coaching experience in one or more areas of athlete development/administration/team recruitment for basketball or personal performance and achievement in basketball in combination with relevant life experiences which coaching ability can be effectively projected.

Recruiting ability required. Must be able to follow the requirements of the NCAA, the Summit League and the mission of UMKC.

Must be able to communicate effectively and foster positive relations with prospective and enrolled student-athletes, fellow coaches, athletics and university administration and the general public; and have a clear understanding of the role of athletics within the university community.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$60,000 - $110,000 annually commensurate with experience, education, internal equity, and level of position offered.

Application Deadline

Position will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards....

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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