The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting all aspects of the women’s basketball program.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration of all phases of an NCAA Division I women’s basketball program.
• Help develop and supervise the student-athletes in the women’s basketball program, by supporting the head coach’s strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, working directly with the Admissions Department.
• Along with the head coach, monitor student-athletes academic progress.
• Support the head coach in promoting a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Assist in organizing, preparing and supervising all training practices and game day contests.
• Assist in ordering of athletic gear.
• Assist in coordinating all travel.
• Assist in the positive promotion of the women’s basketball team.
• Adhere to all MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations.

Qualification Standards:

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first generation and low income students.
• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
• Reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred competitive coaching experience in women’s soccer at the high school or college level. Knowledge of MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations for compliance. Have the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administrators.
• Video and computer experience preferred (Synergy).

Submit resume, cover letter and the names of three references to the following address:

Saint Peter’s University
Office of Human Resources
121 Glenwood Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
[email protected]