Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

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Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Department: Women's Basketball Location: West Haven, CT

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Department: Women's Basketball Location: West Haven, CT

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 10,000 students with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Under the guidance of the Head Coach while using independent judgment and discretion, instruct, educate, and train players on the rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport and ensure that student-athletes understand, comply, and abide by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the NE10 Conference, and the University of New Haven.

You are:

• A strong leaders with excellent verbal, written communication, and motivational skills
• Able to teach and demonstrate the skills and strategies of the sport in an independent manner

You will:

• Use independent judgment and discretion, instruct, educate, and train student-athletes so they are properly prepared for competition. Maintain appropriate boundaries as outlined by the Head Coach per school regulations
• Educate athletes on safety rules and regulations specific to their sport to ensure compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines
• Train, encourage and motivate student-athletes and understand role and responsibilities
• Manage various issues with student-athletes in an effective and professional manner
• Instruct and demonstrate proper game techniques, strategies, and use of equipment
• Work closely with the Head Coach to evaluate the strengths and weakness of student-athletes and then develop programs and techniques to help optimize their skill and performance
• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions using sound motor learning principles and sport specific techniques in preparing student-athletes to compete at maximum levels. Ensure timely Submission of all compliance related tasks though Arms
• Identify, monitor, and recruit quality student-athletes that will be an asset to the University’s athletic program
• Use a variety of technology resources, assist the Head Coach in the scouting of opposing teams and the development of scouting reports that are precise, accurate and easily communicated
• Use technology and statistics, keep accurate records of players’ progress as related to performance in games and practices and keep weekly practice outcomes
• Organize and confirm team travel needs such as transportation, accommodations, and meals as required
• Fiscal-Stay within the budget allocations and submit in a timely manner
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

You need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Previous playing and/or coaching experience in the sport preferred
• Maintain up to date certification-First Aid/CPR/AED
• Ability to teach and demonstrate the skills and strategies of the sport in an independent manner.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to successfully coach at the Division II level.
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work long hours/weekends
• Ability to lift and/or move equipment required for the sport

What’s In It For You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

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