Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Clarksville, Arkansas, This position will report to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport. May be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. Will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this position is room and board. Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition

Design and implement instructions for individual student-athletes in a certain area.

Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance as appropriate.

Assist in the day to day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment and budget management.

Assist with identification, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes

Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and Mission

Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.)

Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification

Assist with playoffs (if hosting)

Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability

Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion. Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and SCAC.

Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

  Skills and abilities

Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.

Effective communication skills.

Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.

Enjoy working with college students.

Travel, including overnight and/or weekend.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level.

The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational and interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.