Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Baltimore, Maryland, Hopkins Athletics is multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming. The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach . The position must execute within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

On-court training, development, and coaching and teaching of the sport, including offensive and defensive tactics

Understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and assist student-athletes in achieving exceptionally high athletic and academic goals

Coordinate player development through skill enhancement in training sessions

Assist head coach in the development and organization of practice planning and game strategies

Analyze video and statistical data to further develop and improve individual as well as team performances

Assist head coach in conducting pre-season, in-season and post-season player and team evaluations

Monitor year-round identification, academic qualification, and evaluation of prospective student-athletes for the program.

Continued monitoring of team’s recruiting database and assist in coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospects

Assist in coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospects

Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills and build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff

Maintain and ensure compliance with the University’s policies, the Centennial Conference policies and the NCAA rules and regulations

Handle other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Prior experience coaching and recruiting at a high academic institution preferred

Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work

Travel is also required.  A valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle is required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Assistant Coach is directly supervised by the Head Coach. This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.