Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121528Staff

Working Title

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball Coach

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121528Staff

Working Title

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball Coach

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, ASUN Conference, and the University.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

| | Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
- Coordinate activities through the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. - Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the Women’s Basketball team. - Provide instruction to basketball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of basketball as assigned by the Head Coach. - Responsible for adhering to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN, and NCAA. - Assist in marketing and promotion of Women’s Basketball. - Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics. - Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes. - Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes academic progress. - Drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events. - In consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Athletic Director assist in fund raising in both Women’s Basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department. - Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of basketball during preparation and practice sessions. - Ability to motivate teams to become successful. - Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. - Ability to drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events. - Ability to travel and recruit student-athletes. - Ability to communicate effectively. - Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, the Tennessee Board of Regents, the ASUN and the NCAA. - Good organizational and technical skills. - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. - Ability to scout opponents. - Ability to work summer camps. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. | | Physical Requirements |
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. | | Required Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree. - Valid Driver’s License. - Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level. - A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing motivating student-athletes academically and athletically. - A background check will be required of the successful applicant. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 03/19/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Unofficial Transcript 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Letter of Recommendation 3