Position Summary

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), and the University.

Founded in 1927, the school is named after former Tennessee Governor Austin Peay, a Clarksville native. Austin Peay is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. Austin Peay’s strategic plan focuses on five goals that will guide the University through the next 10 years. The five goals are growing enrollment, building student success, sustaining University growth, expanding diversity and enhancing communication.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities through the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the Women’s Basketball team.

• Provide instruction to basketball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of basketball as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, OVC, and NCAA.
• Assist in marketing and promotion of Women’s Basketball.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
• Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes academic progress.
• Drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events.
• In consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Athletic Director assist in fund raising in both Women’s Basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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