Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: AT2
• Full-Time, 9.5-month yearly schedule
• Significant travel is required

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct student-athletes individually or in groups in techniques and fundamentals of the respective sport.
• Organize and execute effective team practices and coaching under the direction of the head coach.
• Assist the head coach with player assessment, game strategy, and game film review.
• Identify, evaluate, and encourage application and acceptance of student athletes in accordance with University, NCAA, and SAA policies and regulations.
• Participate in speaking engagements for the Sewanee Club and support community initiatives.
• Instruct students in one or more physical education courses.
• Perform collateral departmental duties, as required, such as intramural coordination, event management, or coaching a secondary sport.

Judgment Required:

Personal Interaction/Communication:

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  Student Contact: Daily; recruiting, conducting campus visits, instructing physical education classes, coaching
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  Internal: Periodic; addressing student athletes’ schedule problems, academic problems, or personal issues; collaborating with the Office of Admissions in recruiting efforts.
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  External: Periodic; scheduling events/competitions with other institutions, periodic; communicating with parents of student athletes, alumni groups, and media

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.

Experience:

1-3 years coaching experience at high school or collegiate level, or experience competing as an athlete at the collegiate level, Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Tennessee Driver’s license; NCAA Compliance certification.

Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

Game plans: dealing with matters of a highly sensitive or personal nature regarding student athletes

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment with a significant amount of time spent either outdoors on playing fields, in a pool area, or in other athletic facilities as specific sport(s) require.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders).
• Must be able to crawl and or kneel.
• Must be able to push and/or pull objects.
• Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work).
• Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

• 9.5-month position
• Significant travel is required for recruiting and competition.

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