Assistant Coach, Women's Wheelchair Basketball (Part Time)

Coaching & Student-Athlete Support

• Assist the head coach with the implementation of practice plans, drills, and skill development activities.
• Provide feedback and guidance to student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• Support athlete development, conditioning activities, and overall team performance.
• Monitor athlete progress and communicate observations to the head coach.
• Develop positive working relationships with student-athletes to support engagement and retention.

Team Operations, Travel & Program Support

• Serve as a driver for team travel, operating university vehicles to transport student-athletes and equipment to practices, competitions, and events.
• Travel regularly with the team, including evenings, weekends, and overnight trips as required.
• Ensure all driving responsibilities are performed in full compliance with the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Assist with maintaining team records, statistics, and video/film coordination.
• Support recruitment efforts for prospective student-athletes.
• Assist with setup and operations of home games, tournaments, and special events.
• Help maintain, organize, and transport adaptive athletic equipment.
• Provide general program and event support for adaptive athletics and campus recreation as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of basketball principles, strategies, and rules.
• Ability to assist with coaching and development of student-athletes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a multifaceted population, including individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and direction from supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability ang willingness to travel regularly with the team and serve as a designated driver for student-athletes and program-related travel.