The University of Sioux Falls invites applications for an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Job Description
The position is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible position and reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The person in this position will assist with all aspects of running a competitive women’s basketball program, including but not limited to identifying and recruiting successful student-athletes, skill development, scouting, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will also assist in organizing and running camps. The applicant must demonstrate leadership, recruiting, and coaching skills and knowledge of and adherence to compliance with all NCAA applicable procedures, rules, and regulations. The successful applicant will have demonstrated successful basketball playing and/or coaching experience, preferred collegiate experience.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have significant knowledge of and demonstrated success in coaching women’s basketball, recruitment of student-athletes, and strong motivation, organizational, and communication skills. The individual must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the environment of a Christian higher education institution and abide by all NCAA DII, Northern Sun Conference, and University policies.
A bachelor’s degree is required, with coaching experience or a combination of playing and coaching experience. An understanding of the mission of USF, a strong professional work ethic, and a commitment to the academic success of students are required. Travel is necessary with a valid driver’s license; the ability to successfully pass a background check and lift up to 40 lbs. is required.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment from the University of Sioux Falls.
To Apply
The University of Sioux Falls invites applications for an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Job Description
The position is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible position and reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The person in this position will assist with all aspects of running a competitive women’s basketball program, including but not limited to identifying and recruiting successful student-athletes, skill development, scouting, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will also assist in organizing and running camps. The applicant must demonstrate leadership, recruiting, and coaching skills and knowledge of and adherence to compliance with all NCAA applicable procedures, rules, and regulations. The successful applicant will have demonstrated successful basketball playing and/or coaching experience, preferred collegiate experience.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have significant knowledge of and demonstrated success in coaching women’s basketball, recruitment of student-athletes, and strong motivation, organizational, and communication skills. The individual must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the environment of a Christian higher education institution and abide by all NCAA DII, Northern Sun Conference, and University policies.
A bachelor’s degree is required, with coaching experience or a combination of playing and coaching experience. An understanding of the mission of USF, a strong professional work ethic, and a commitment to the academic success of students are required. Travel is necessary with a valid driver’s license; the ability to successfully pass a background check and lift up to 40 lbs. is required.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment from the University of Sioux Falls.
To Apply
Applicants should provide a letter of application, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Applicants will be considered only if all previously mentioned items are submitted to USF. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes.
Apply NowUniversity of Sioux Falls record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | NET | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 20–2 | 29–3 | — | — |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 19–3 | 28–5 | — | — |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 18–4 | 25–8 | — | — |
| Northern State University | 15–7 | 19–11 | — | — |
| University of Sioux Falls | 12–10 | 17–14 | — | — |
| University of Mary | 12–10 | 16–12 | — | — |
| St. Cloud State University | 11–11 | 15–14 | — | — |
| Minnesota State University-Moorhead | 11–11 | 14–16 | — | — |
| Minot State University | 9–13 | 10–20 | — | — |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 8–14 | 10–18 | — | — |
| Wayne State College (Nebraska) | 8–14 | 11–16 | — | — |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 7–15 | 9–20 | — | — |
| Winona State University | 7–15 | 11–17 | — | — |
| Augustana University (South Dakota) | 4–18 | 6–22 | — | — |
| Bemidji State University | 4–18 | 6–20 | — | — |
| University of Jamestown | — | — | — | — |
University of Sioux Falls past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Travis Traphagen |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Travis Traphagen |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Travis Traphagen |
12–10 | 17–14 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Travis Traphagen |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Travis Traphagen |
– | 8–20 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Travis Traphagen |
11–9 | 16–12 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Travis Traphagen |
– | 8–6 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Travis Traphagen |
17–5 | 26–6 |
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