Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

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POSITION : Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

DEPARTMENT : Athletics

REPORTS TO : Head Coach - Women's Basketball

PRIMARY FUNCTION : The assistant coach is responsible for selected aspects of the women's basketball program including coaching, recruitment, retention and the academic success of student-athletes. This position supervises the Graduate Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Coaching, Sport/Athletic Management, Education, or other closely related field desired.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in coaching at the collegiate level desired.
• Budgeting, planning and computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

POSITION : Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

DEPARTMENT : Athletics

REPORTS TO : Head Coach - Women's Basketball

PRIMARY FUNCTION : The assistant coach is responsible for selected aspects of the women's basketball program including coaching, recruitment, retention and the academic success of student-athletes. This position supervises the Graduate Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Coaching, Sport/Athletic Management, Education, or other closely related field desired.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in coaching at the collegiate level desired.
• Budgeting, planning and computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of women's basketball through excellence in coaching.

• In consultation with the Head Women's Basketball Coach:

  • Supervise a graduate assistant.
  • Market and promote the sport program.
  • Participate in all athletic department major fundraising efforts.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Game Environment and Community Engagement initiatives within the athletics department.

• Responsible for adhering to and documenting compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, Mountain East Conference and the NCAA; responsible for the orientation of student-athletes to these guidelines.

• Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes.

• Plan and implement selected practices and events.

• Assist with the meeting of team specific annual recruitment goal of student-athletes.

• Assist in the coordination of pre-season and post-season conditioning with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

• Situation appropriate professional attire required at all times.

• Abide by all compliance and regulatory expectations of the department, including but not limited to:

  • Point Park Athletic compliance.
  • NCAA Division II & Mountain East Conference bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Title IX Regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for knowledge and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations in the areas of amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits. Coaches are expected to fully cooperate and participate in compliance-related policies and procedures, within the institution and NCAA guidelines. The Assistant Coach's responsibilities include:

• Attend and participate in all staff and rules education meetings.
• Review NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforce the importance of compliance.
• Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility.
• Provide complete and accurate expense reports.
• Provide complete and accurate required information for all official visits.
• Assist with the team's compliance with NCAA rules related to playing and practice seasons including weekly athletically-related activity (CARA) logs.
• Educate student-athletes regarding NCAA regulations governing employment.
• Annually complete and pass the NCAA Coaches Learning Modules.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding uniform logos, complimentary tickets and summer camps.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Physically active sporting environment, with frequent high intensity activity with coaching.
• Office work and a significant amount of event planning and coordination.
• Moderate activity that may include ability lifting and pushing.
• Frequent evening and weekend hours.

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