Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the St. Louis region's most culturally diverse student bodies.

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all management aspects of his/her team. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with practice, games, and recruitment of players each season by University and NAIA rules and regulations. Assistant Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Assist Recruiting Efforts of Student/Athletes and travel to recruit
• Instruct student-athletes in all aspects of the sport and establish adherence guidelines associated with NAIA AMC conference rules as well as the University’s policies
• Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety methods and standards for student-athletes
• Research and preparation of academic teaching methodology relating to sport
• Assist with the coordination, planning, and development of the sport program
• Evaluate film and familiar with scouting products needed for the program
• Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
• Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.
• Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success
• Review of films to continually improve the success of the program
• Evaluate any players
• Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
• Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
• Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan
• Transport the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged
• Assist in managing team fundraising efforts
• Attend all coach's meetings
• Assist in handling all aspects of camps and clinics offered
• Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program when necessary
• Consistently communicate with the Athletic Director, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Assistant Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and academic issues when necessary
• Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and Athletic Director regarding scholarship offers
• Assist in managing all recruiting, practice, and travel forms
• Assist in managing game-day operations
• Adhere to the Athletic Department’s Regulations
• Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department's mission, philosophy, and objectives
• Adhere to and promote University policy and all respects
• General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms, and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of the sport and assists with determining game strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

This is a Ten-month position reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem-solving, planning skills, and the ability to motivate student-athletes effectively. The Assistant Coach must know how to teach the sport and the ability to recruit. The Assistant Coach must display professionalism in all aspects of the position.

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.