MIT Women’s Basketball is seeking a part-time assistant to aid in the growth and  pursuit of excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in all aspects of a competitive NCAA  Division III basketball program including, but not limited to:

• On-court instruction for practices and games;
• Creation of practice plans;
• Player and team development;
• Game strategies and competitive coaching;
• Scouting opponents and game film preparation/video exchange;• Recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes;
• Budget management;
• Team travel;
• Aid in posting to social media
• Other aspects of the program that the assistant would like to learn or based on availability

Practices are held from 5-7 PM M-F and Saturday mornings when there are no games.  There may be other opportunities on campus to supplement your coaching  responsibilities if needed.

Essential Functions:

1. Coaching/Teaching Duties (75% of Assistant Coach’s time):
2. Assist head coach in daily practice plans and game plans with the ability to organize and implement plans, strategies, and skill development;
3. Prepare film breakdown for games or practices and have the ability to present to the team or head coach;
4. Assist with any day to day on court operations, making sure courts are ready for practice;
5. Work with the Head Coach in putting together the practice schedule for the season taking in mind the academic schedule of the student-athletes.
6. Administrative Duties (25% of Assistant Coach’s time):
7. Conduct an ongoing recruitment program through a variety of methods, with the goal to attract, select and encourage the application of MIT student-athletes. Could include travel to games, showcases, tournaments  nationally;
8. Help Head Coach when needed in planning bus travel, meals, community service and any fundraising efforts;
9. Aid in any uniform or equipment distribution and collection.
10. Supervision:
11. Potentially our male practice players/managers; making sure they know their responsibilities for the day
12. Additional Functions:
13. Comply with the NCAA Basketball policies, conference rules, and department policies and procedures;
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach;
15. Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.

Interested candidates should email Head Coach Lucia Robinson-Griggs a note of  interest and resume at [email protected].