Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

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Assistant coaches play a vital role in supporting the head coach and contributing to the overall success of a sports program. Their duties and responsibilities are multifaceted, encompassing various aspects of team management, player development, and administrative tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assistant coaches work closely with the head coach to develop and implement training programs, game strategies, and player development plans. They provide individual instruction, feedback, and mentorship to athletes, helping them improve their skills, performance, and overall athletic development. Assistant coaches assist in scouting opponents, analyzing game footage, and developing game plans, ensuring the team is well-prepared for competitions. They lead or assist in conducting training sessions, drills, and workouts, ensuring players are physically and mentally prepared for games. This includes organizing team travel, managing equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. (40%)

• Assistant coaches will assist with recruiting new players, evaluating their skills, and assessing their potential fit within the team. They track and evaluate athlete performance, providing feedback to the head coach and individual players. (30%)

• They act as role models and mentors to athletes, offering guidance and support on and off the field, including academic and personal development. Effective communication with the head coach, other staff members, and athletes is crucial for a successful program. Assistant coaches contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, encouraging sportsmanship and teamwork. (30%)

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Prior college or high school coaching experience.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• NH Driver’s License

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understand how to coach and teach basketball to student-athletes at the college level.

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00 per hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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