What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball position at University of North Alabama?
JOB
This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the women’s basketball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and court coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Teaching/Coaching (51%) - Assist the head coach with coaching the team;Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy; Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy; Recruiting (25%) - Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes;Ensure academic success of student-athletes;Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members;Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff; Assist with summer camps and events; Administration (24%) - Assist with scheduling games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach;Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;Assist in field maintenance;Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;Perform all other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Act as the liaison between student-athletes, head coach, and academic advisors;Coordinate public relations, community service, travel, and technology needs for the team;Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.
This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the women’s basketball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and court coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Teaching/Coaching (51%) - Assist the head coach with coaching the team;Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy; Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy; Recruiting (25%) - Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes;Ensure academic success of student-athletes;Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members;Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff; Assist with summer camps and events; Administration (24%) - Assist with scheduling games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach;Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;Assist in field maintenance;Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;Perform all other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Act as the liaison between student-athletes, head coach, and academic advisors;Coordinate public relations, community service, travel, and technology needs for the team;Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.
