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Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball (GA208) in Athletics. Under the supervision and mentorship of the head coach, the successful candidate will assist in the instruction, scouting, recruiting, and/or coaching of student-athletes in the fundamentals of basketball by demonstrating techniques and methods for success during college competition; inform student-athletes of the University and NCAA rules and regulations; evaluate student-athlete’s strengths and weaknesses to improve techniques in order to be successful on and off the basketball court.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coaching knowledge and technique – Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge base in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Recruiting – scout, identify, and recommend student athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity, while maintaining a competitive team.
- Rules compliance – manage the Women’s Basketball Program in full compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, Big South Conference regulations, Commonwealth of VA laws, Longwood University and the Athletics Department policies and procedures.
- Community and University involvement – perform public relations functions promoting Longwood athletes in a positive manner to the media, alumni, and community. Work collaboratively with University Advancement to cultivate and promote donor relations to ensure the fundraising efforts are successful.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare student-athletes in teambuilding, working to ensure the academic success of student-athletes, team strategy, planning, and sportsmanship.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify potential problems and possible solutions, form conclusions and approaches to problems, as well as developmental needs of others through coaching, mentoring or helping individuals improve their knowledge and/or skills.
- Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Demonstrate excellent listening skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent combination of work experience and/or training.
- Two or more years of coaching experience in a higher education setting; experience playing basketball at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and coaching experience.
- Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of basketball.
- Must be able to meet the University eligibility requirements to drive fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini-buses.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
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