Assistant Women�s Basketball Coach

Position: Assistant Women�s Basketball Coach

Status: Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics / Head Women�s Basketball Coach

Pay Rate: $3,000.00 salary

College Background:

Paul Smith�s College is a small, private baccalaureate and associate degree granting institution located on a 170-acre campus adjacent to Lower St. Regis Lake in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park of northern New York State. The College is committed to providing all students with outstanding undergraduate experience through engaged teaching, experiential learning, and personal attention. Paul Smith�s College seeks student athletes who will represent the college and their sport well, and who are as motivated to succeed in the classroom as they are in competition.

Position Description:

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach, and also to the Director of Athletics. The purpose of the position is to support the college�s intercollegiate athletic program with the intention of maintaining the program�s standards within the guidelines of the USCAA Division II and the Yankee Small College Conference affiliations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the Assistant Women�s Basketball Coach, including helping organize practices, games, and travel.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of an effective program to identify student-athlete prospects for the Women�s Basketball program.
• Assists with recruiting activities to include attendance and participation in Open Houses and Orientation, which adheres to College, USCAA, and AAU policies and procedures.
• Provides effective supervision of Women�s Basketball student-athletes in the practice areas, competition, and life management, including travel.
• Assists in maintaining a system to provide accurate records regarding individual and team performance for the college, regional, and national conferences.
• Assists in the coordination of team travel and similar responsibilities for out-of-town Women�s Basketball games.
• Assists head coach in recruiting efforts for program.
• Actively participates in the Student-Athlete Recognition Event.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes.
• Helps promote our department and program fundraising initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Bachelor�s degree is required.
• Basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Recruiting & Eligibility Guidelines and strategies related to intercollegiate Women�s Basketball rules of the USCAA.
• Effective planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of using Front Rush Recruiting Software.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student athletes, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and constituent groups outside the college to support the continued enhancements and development of the Women�s Basketball program.
• In conjunction with the Head Coach, the ability to develop an organized training program (In-Season & Off-Season).
• Ability to provide leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Possesses, or is willing to obtain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Possesses a valid NY driver�s license and has a motor vehicle record that meets the College�s approved driver standard.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Paul Smith�s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.