Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Job Title:Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 270971
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of functions, assigned by the head coach. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching, budget management, recruiting, alumni and booster relations, opponent scouting, purchasing (equipment, supplies and uniforms). Schedules games and practices for assigned athletics program. Assists with program public relations and fundraising. Adheres to all rules and regulations of KSU, NCAA and the conference. Assists in the organization and planning of practices, player development, academic support and monitoring, regional recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes, attendance at team competitions. Assists with administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists coaches and coaching staff in all aspects related to the assigned program
2. Supports the implementation of plans and programs which will achieve appropriate and necessary academic progress, retention and timely graduation of each student-athlete on the roster
3. Provides leadership and support for department-wide priorities and initiatives
4. Organizes, supervises, coordinates and employs sound coaching techniques and practices
5. Contributes to the overall personal development of the athletes through mentorship and professional development
6. Participates in University and Department of Athletics events as required
7. Prepares student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete for Conference Championships and post-season competitions
8. Monitors and educates the student-athlete on the power of brand enhancement through social media
9. Schedules and coordinates conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with assigned strength training staff
10. Develops scouting reports for opponents as assigned, performing game analysis and evaluates game film
11. Assists with the coordination of in-person recruiting visits, maintenance of scholarship offers, recruiting targets and recruiting commitments Video responsibilities such as video practice and game
12. Assists with filming and posting game videos and interviews with players on the website.
13. Creates alumni and donor monthly newsletter and organize events for alumni development
14. Schedules and coordinate conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with assigned strength training staff
15. Prepares student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete in Non-conference and Conference events and in classroom
16. Assists Head Coach and Associate Head Coach in all aspects related to the assigned program, game planning and scouting
17. Supports the program's plan to create an atmosphere favorable to the ethical, academic and athletic development of student-athletes
18. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Current, and valid CPR/AED certification
Required Experience
Two (2) year relevant experience coaching in a post-secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Serves as a spokesperson for the intercollegiate program
Able to work and travel with team early mornings, afternoons, evening, and weekends, as needed
Must be dependable, punctual, and trustworthy self-starter
Able to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and the public
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Synergy Sports Tech, FastModel suite of software and/or athletics software programs)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf