1St Assistant Women'S Basketball Coach

Overview Reports to the Head Women's Basketball Coach and the Director of Athletics. This position assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the women's basketball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, camps and clinics, practice and game management, and fundraising. The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for adhering to RMAC rules and NCAA Division II bylaws. The position will represent MSU Denver positively and uphold the program’s philosophy and the department’s core values. Responsibilities Coaching (40%): Assist the Head Coach with team coaching and player development. Recruiting (20%): Support all recruiting efforts. Scheduling (10%): Assist with team scheduling logistics. Practice & Game Management (10%): Coordinate and support practice and competition operations. Student-Athlete Supervision (20%): Oversee and support student-athlete development and conduct. Specific Responsibilities: Recruiting Coordinator : Lead all aspects of recruiting, including developing and executing recruiting strategies; manage recruiting documentation, including official/unofficial visits, NCAA Eligibility Center requirements, and maintenance of the recruiting database. Academic Coordinator : Oversee academic progress, including grade checks, class attendance, study hall coordination, and tutor monitoring; serve as liaison with Admissions, the Regency, and the NCAA Eligibility Center to support freshman and transfer student-athlete onboarding. Fall League Director : Oversee planning and execution of the Women’s Basketball Fall League. Position Coach : Provide position-specific training (posts, forwards, or guards), including individual and film sessions. Scouting : Scout approximately half of regular season opponents and prepare game film and materials for staff and players. Practice Player Coordinator : Recruit, organize, and coach the practice player scout team. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience coaching at the collegiate level. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree. Knowledge of Division II rules. Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week. Exempt from overtime. Variable hours; evenings and weekend work required. In-person position; travel required. Salary Anticipated hiring range: $42,000 - $56,000 per year. Paid monthly and eligible for MSU Denver benefits. Benefits Medical, vision and dental coverage. Free RTD pass. Tuition reimbursement. Life and supplemental insurance plans. Retirement plans and long-term disability coverage. Background Check Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment. Diversity and Inclusion Metropolitan State University of Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Accommodations MSU Denver will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Denver