The Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Long Island University will be responsible for the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the women’s basketball program. Major responsibilities may include but are not limited to assisting with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the women’s basketball program; Assisting the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), and University rules, regulations and policies; Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements; Assisting with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach; Assisting in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts; Assisting in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level; Assisting in monitoring the academics of each of the women’s basketball studentathletes; Effectively communicate with Athletics Student Services, Compliance, and Sports Medicine staff. Assisting with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents; Assisting with budget responsibilities that includes recruitment, team travel, and equipment; Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach; Complete and submit all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner; Support all marketing activities and University initiatives/programs for the women’s basketball program; Participate in fund raising activities for the women’s basketball program and/or Department of Athletics; Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university; Perform computer related tasks; Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor.

Position Summary:

Assists with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, provides game-day coaching, and practice preparation, as well as program administrative responsibilities within the Athletics Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach is charged with several major duties in connection with the women’s basketball program, including:

• Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the women’s basketball program.
• Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values.
• Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations.
• Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and implementation of a fundraising strategic plan.
• Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics. -Promote the Department of Athletics and women’s basketball program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island University, the athletics department and the NCAA.

Successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and previous coaching experience.

Candidates should also possess an enthusiasm for working with individual athletes, a strong basketball background, excellent oral and written communication skills, a solid workethic, and a commitment to NCAA rules.

Strong computer skills are a plus.

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