Associate Coach, Women's Basketball

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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Associate Coach, Women's Basketball

Position Number

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Associate Coach, Women's Basketball

Position Number

A07270

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Women's Basketball

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, the Associate Coach assists in the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games, as well as in the recruitment of new student-athletes. The Associate Coach serves as the Head Coach’s second-in-command.

This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Works closely with the Head Coach on game strategy and identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Assists the Head Coach in the individual skill development of student-athletes.

Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.

Assists with social media, promoting the program on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Acts as the Assistant Defensive Coordinator.

Acts as the interim Head Coach in the absence of the Head Coach.

Provides individual counseling and mentoring to student-athletes when appropriate and directs the student-athlete to professional staff when needed

Provides enhanced individual skill instruction to improve team performance.

Advises, guides, and develops players.

Oversees game-day operations.

Serves as equipment liaison; selects design and orders gear for program and staff.

Conducts weekly meetings to organize staff for recruiting.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Attends fund raising and community service events upon request to support the program.

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a basketball coach, student athlete.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Coaching experience in an NCAA program.

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

$125,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$145,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A1044P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 04/15/2026 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a basketball coach, student athlete?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?

   • Yes
   • No

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