Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

EXPIRED

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach -Women’s Basketball will work under the leadership and direction of the head coach and assist with the administration of a successful Division I women’s basketball program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with on the floor coaching of student-athletes during practices, individual skill training, and games.

Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes for the women’s basketball program.

Assist the head coach in the administration of the off-season program including conditioning activities.

Assist in the monitoring of the academic progress of each student-athlete participating in the women’s basketball program.

Evaluate opponent game video for game plan preparation and administer the film / video exchange program with other institutions. Assist with team travel planning.

Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the head women’s basketball coach.

Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of college basketball coaching experience or two (2) years of experience as a student-athlete participating in college basketball or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (

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or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

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is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students,

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is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,

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is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution.

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ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

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is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (

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) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (

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), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore,

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is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its

RISE

100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position

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as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administr... . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join