Assistant Coach II, Women's Basketball

Job Overview

Reporting to the Head Coach, Women's Basketball, the Assistant Coach will assist in the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the individual skill development of student athletes and provides ongoing oversight of their conduct.
• Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 and NCAA regulations and policies.
• Provides assistance in mentoring student athletes in networking, resourcefulness and tactics for developing mental fortitude.
• Coordinates junior college recruiting, including identifying potential student athletes, developing relationships with coaches, and overseeing all recruiting services.
• Mentors, develops, and retains junior college student athletes with a focus on successful transition to a 4 year program.
• Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10 and University rules and regulations.
• Aids with conflict resolution; provides guidance with negotiating campus processes such as registration, financial aid, and residence life; assists with the development of positive interpersonal relationships, including campus integration with other students and faculty.
• Attends fundraising events upon request to support the program.
• Operates University owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as a basketball coach.
• High level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on the staff of an NCAA Division I collegiate women's basketball program.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation

Minimum Starting Salary $85,000, Maximum Starting Salary $96,500. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Physical Demands

• Sitting often, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing; may perform repetitive hand motions such as typing.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds seldom; no requirement for lifting over 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.