Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
Market Reference Range (MRR): 9
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description
This position will assist the head coach in all facets of program, which includes planning, coaching,
recruiting, administering, and promoting the women's basketball team within NCAA and
institutional standards. The assistant coach is expected to support the holistic development of student athletes and help to build and maintain a positive championship culture.
Coaching and instruction (55%)
- Be an advocate for student-athletes greater good and success - be uplifting and encouraging.
- Provide skill development instruction with an emphasis on point guards.
- Teach out-of-season, individual skill instruction, staying within the NCAA regulations for individual player workouts.
- Evaluate and analyze game-by-game offense, defense, and individual performance and effectiveness.
- Utilize video and analytics to provide instruction and feedback.
- Assist the head coach in offensive game planning, and assist with game calling.
- Prepare scouting reports for assigned opponents and present reports to the coaching staff and team as requested.
- Evaluate video of opponents requested by the head coach, and provide detailed, written reports, and include information on defensive and individual tendencies.
- Develop and maintain shooting breakdowns.
- Assists in teaching student athletes conflict resolution, time management and other life skills.
Recruitment (25%)
- Attend assigned summer recruiting sites and enter information into the recruiting data base.
- Maintain regular communication with recruited prospects.
- Manage recruited prospect transcript request.
- Assist with campus visits, including management of creative content.
Administration (20%)
- Manage program social media activities, coordination and content.
- Track and submit CARA logs.
- Serve as sports medicine/athletic trainer liaison.
- Schedule weekly coaching staff meetings.
- Assist with planning for and managing team building activities.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree and four years of intercollegiate coaching and
recruiting experience coaching/or playing at the collegiate level, preferably
at NCAA Division I or II or professional basketball, or an equivalent combination
of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential
duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Ideal candidates have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability
to operate independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment; are
committed to promoting inclusive excellence and the university’s mission,
vision, and values; have demonstrated discretion and professional judgment
relative to student care; and possess working knowledge of, and commitment to,
NCAA rules and guidelines.
- Required to complete Coaches Recruiting Certification, annually. Additionally,
adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required and must be maintained for
the entire duration of employment.
- All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $63,000 - $67,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/