Asst Coach-Women's Basketball

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Long Island University will be responsible for assisting the head coach and coaching staff with the overall development and management of the women’s basketball program. This position includes coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program administration and fiscal management responsibilities, as well as development and implementation of a strategic plan for the program.

Position Summary

The Women’s Basketball program at Long Island University is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports directly to the Women’s Head Basketball Coach, and they assist with coaching in this program in addition to the following duties:

Assist with coaching a highly competitive women’s basketball program, which competes in the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference.

Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes

Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes

Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.

Know and abide by NCAA, University, and Northeast rules and regulations.

Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents.

Work closely with Athletics administration and staff in regards to women’s basketball program responsibilities and policy compliance.

Other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Three years Division I collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience, collegiate playing experience, and/or coaching experience at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level.

Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress.

Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues.

Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills.

LIU s an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.