Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

POSITION: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

SUPERVISOR: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the women’s basketball program, including (but not limited to) practice and game preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, fund-raising, scheduling, public relations, community service and strict adherence to all NCAA and university rules.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition;
• Assists in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the Women's Basketball program in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards;
• Coordinates one or more specified areas or components of team play (e.g., defense, offense, and/or various individual positions);
• Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal issues, as required;
• Leads, monitors, and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained;
• Assists in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required;
• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public; and
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution; Master’s preferred;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• A record of integrity and leadership;
• Willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics, including fundraising;
• A commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.

EXPECTED KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration across the University

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative classroom environment by bringing diverse students and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand (for long hours), travel, and communicate.

We are firmly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer