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SalaryThe Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, ASUN Conference, and the University.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
- Coordinate activities through the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
- Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the Women’s Basketball team.
- Provide instruction to basketball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of basketball as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Responsible for adhering to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN, and NCAA.
- Assist in marketing and promotion of Women’s Basketball.
- Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
- Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
- Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes academic progress.
- Drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events.
- In consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Athletic Director assist in fund raising in both Women’s Basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
- Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of basketball during preparation and practice sessions.
- Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events.
- Ability to travel and recruit student-athletes.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, the Tennessee Board of Regents, the ASUN and the NCAA.
- Good organizational and technical skills.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to scout opponents.
- Ability to work summer camps.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
- A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.
- A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/19/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.
