Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach supports the Head Women's Basketball Coach in the administration of the Lincoln University Women's Basketball program. The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting with the administration of activities delegated by the Head Women's Basketball Coach. The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach also conducts daily responsibilities while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Perform components of the sports program to include teaching sport specific fundamentals and strategies to student-athletes.
• Operate within the guidelines of Lincoln University, MIAA and NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Assist the Head Coach with recruiting academically qualified student-athletes, student-athlete personal/professional development, academic advising, scouting reports, film review, and game preparation.
• Operate within the guidelines of Lincoln University, MIAA and NCAA Rules and Regulations.

• Support Head Coach with maintaining atmosphere of compliance, academic progress, student-athlete wellbeing, diversity, equity & inclusion, and championship culture.
• Collaborate extensively with other departments on campus including, but not limited to Student Affairs, Provost, and Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Advancement, and Student Success.
• Conduct internal/external engagement, i.e. phone, email, mailing, zoom with various constituent groups including, but not limited to faculty, staff, students, university personnel, donors, alumni, and fans.
• Travel required as it relates to position's responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities/duties as assigned by the Head Women's Basketball Coach or VP of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• [Position specific] Coaching knowledge.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or NCAA and MIAA regulations
• Excellent writing, oral, communication interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Attentive to details, active listener, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
• Ability to promote an ethical and professional work culture focusing on providing exceptional service to Lincoln University students, alumni, donors, colleagues, and other University stakeholders.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with internal and external constituent groups.
• Ability to breakdown game film.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited four-year college or university required. Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of successful Division I coaching experience, Division II preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage people.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability and success in teaching the skills and fundamentals of the sport.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.
• The ability to organize and motivate the student-athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievement.
• Proven experience in recruiting highly motivated and qualified student-athletes.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Experience in working with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the institution, MIAA and Division II athletics preferred

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