Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

Location

1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH

Job Type

Staff - Full Time

Job Number

2025-00572

Department

Business Affairs

Division

Athletics

Opening Date

07/08/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Assistant Womens Basketball coach must have a clear understanding of NCAA Division III rules and philosophy, a commitment to recruiting, developing and graduating quality student-athletes. This individual will be responsible to assist the head coach in all coaching duties including, but not limited to, planning and facilitation of practice sessions, game preparation, recruiting, and scheduling.

The position reports directly to the Head Womens Basketball Coach and may include a secondary assignment within the athletic department dependent upon the successful candidates credentials and expertise.

Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach in managing all phases of a NCAA, Division III Basketball program with specific responsibilities outlined below:

• Teach proper technique and skill development to student-athletes in all positions.
• Instruction of physical health, team concepts, team development techniques and safety.
• Educate student athletes on NCAA rules and regulations of a Division III program
• Monitor student athlete academic progress
• Understand, support and embody teams overarching philosophy as developed by Head Coach.
• Potential for a teaching assignment.
• Assist planning practice
• Assist game planning for each opponent
• Scout opponents by analyzing video
• Assist in recruitment by: update database, send out mailings, provide weekly recruiting schedule, regular contact and correspondence with qualified prospects
• Works in conjunction with the Head Coach to encourage the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for the student athletes to be successful in the classroom and in future endeavors;
• Perform athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director. Such duties may include: game day management, facility supervision, intramural supervision, sports information assistance and other duties as assigned.

Expectations: Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus as outlined in our Employee Handbook. Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending College functions, both social and professional; staff meetings; faculty meetings; serving on committees; etc.

Each Assistant Athletic Instructor will be evaluated in part by the successful utilization and outcomes of the student athlete program learning outcome matrix.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree in an area related to physical education and/or athletic administration is preferred;
• Ability to successfully impart knowledge and motivate learning in student athletes.
• Preference will be given to former college players with coaching experience;
• Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes to selective liberal arts colleges;
• Sport specific knowledge in all positions;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Certified in or ability to be certified in CPR/AED; and
• Certifiable to drive for College business (clean driving record required).

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.

The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers a campus wellness program, along with tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.

This position is not eligible for retirement, healthcare, or insurance benefits. Any available fringe benefits will be detailed during on-campus interviews.

Employer University of Mount Union

Address 1972 Clark Ave

Alliance, Ohio, 44601

Phone (330) 829-6560

Website http://www.mountunion.edu/