The primary and most important responsibility of a coach is instructing student-athletes. Reporting to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach (Head Coach), the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of position/positions assignment as directed by the Head Coach.
• Performs planning, organization and execution for coaching (instruction/education) duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions and competitions.
• Function in game day organization and assignments as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Perform recruiting activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Women’s Basketball recruiting coordinator to meet the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by the Head Coach.
• Assist in the development of team rules and policies.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Women’s Basketball program to insure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAACompliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assist with administrative functions of the Women’s Basketball program as directed by the Head Coach.
• Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
• Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
• Be available to make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements and support ECU Pirate Club activities representing the Women’s Basketball program and ECU athletics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.