Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

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Working Title: Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

State Role Title: AP Faculty (All Other Divisions)

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300044 - Women's Basketball

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 5/14/2024

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Working Title: Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

State Role Title: AP Faculty (All Other Divisions)

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300044 - Women's Basketball

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 5/14/2024

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Assistant Coach for its Women’s Basketball Program. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching, training and motivating student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success.
Supporting the administration of the program. Duties include assisting the head coach in organizing and scheduling practices, facilities, games and weight program; supervise the care, maintenance and inventory of equipment; travel with the team, scout opponents, academic liaison and other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Assisting with the recruiting of quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate and other recruiting needs as assigned by the head coach.
Encouraging player development by possessing a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically is essential.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt, NCAA rules and regulations.
Communicating effectively and working well with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community to better enhance public relations.

Qualifications:

Required:
5 years of Division 1 experience
Thorough understanding of NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community
Bachelor's degree

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

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