What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach position at Livingstone College?
Position
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Division:
Athletics
Department:
Athletics
Reports to:
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Position Summary
The athletics department mission is to represent Livingstone College with
distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for
student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We
are committed to a person with the highest standards of character, honesty,
effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities,
differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for
student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The results you will deliver each day that matter most!
Performs planning, organization and execution for coaching (instruction/education) duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions and competitions.
• Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Perform recruiting activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach to meet the objectives of the college and team, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
• Assist in the development of team rules and policies.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Women's Basketball program to insure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assist with administrative functions of the Women's Basketball program as directed by the Head Coach.
•Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of Livingstone College, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
- Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally wit
- Be available to make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Athletic Director
Education/ Experience
What you will need to be successful!
- Qualifications include the minimum of a bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and must be conferred by the time of hire. Collegiate women's basketball coaching or playing experience required.
Life at Livingstone College
Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!
Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.
About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu
Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.
