Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

The position is a full-time position that reports to the Women’s Basketball Head Coach. This position is defined as an exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting in recruiting quality student-athletes in concert with the mission of the University.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining positive team culture and chemistry.
• Assisting in mentoring and counseling student-athletes.
• Assisting in planning and conducting practices.
• Assisting in scouting opponents and developing game strategies.
• Developing and maintaining familiarity with applicable University, Landmark Conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Representing the WBB program, River Hawk athletics, and Susquehanna University in a positive and professional manner.
• Game day responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Summary

The position is a full-time position that reports to the Women’s Basketball Head Coach. This position is defined as an exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting in recruiting quality student-athletes in concert with the mission of the University.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining positive team culture and chemistry.
• Assisting in mentoring and counseling student-athletes.
• Assisting in planning and conducting practices.
• Assisting in scouting opponents and developing game strategies.
• Developing and maintaining familiarity with applicable University, Landmark Conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Representing the WBB program, River Hawk athletics, and Susquehanna University in a positive and professional manner.
• Game day responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with no experience; or three (3) years of relevant playing and/or coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep understanding of and passion for the game of Basketball.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner.
• Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.

Additional Information for Applicant

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and qualify under the university’s insurance program to operate university or leased vehicles.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification preferred.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act. The coach must complete annual CSA training and report any Clery Act crimes disclosed to them.

Physical Demands

• Must possess the physical stamina to effectively coach the sport.
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
• Position requires manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
• Position requires walking and occasional stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Position requires occasional lifting and pushing.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Working conditions are indoors.

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