Assistant Coach Women's Basketball

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Position Overview:

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the program within the college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coaching & Creating a Positive Student-Athlete Experience

Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.

Assist in administering a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.

Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes, and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.

Assist head coach in developing and delivering practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests. 

Assist in film analysis with individual and team including practice film, game film, and opponent scouting reports.

Community & Alumni Engagement

Under the direction of the head coach, promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.

Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics.

Student-Athlete Recruiting & Retention

Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the head coach and Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long term recruiting goals are being achieved.

Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.

Oversee on-campus recruiting, including correspondence and meeting with recruits.

Participate in off-campus recruiting, including showcases and camps on a year-round basis.

Professional Development

In collaboration with the Head Coach, develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, and leadership .

Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs. Including but not limited to game management duties.