Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball

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Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball

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Job Title

Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball

Job Grade

N1

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept

Sports

Department

Women’s Basketball

Requisition Number

2026-00204

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

Varies

Does the position provide the opportunity to work
Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement
weather policy?

No

Pay Information

Negotiable

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach position will assist the
head coach in various aspects of the Women’s Basketball program
including non-conference scheduling, recruiting, practice planning,
on-court instruction, scouting, and new student-athlete onboarding.
They will serve as a liaison to academics, meeting with our
academic advisor on matters of class scheduling, attendance and
eligibility. On the court, they will oversee offense or defense,
shooting, skill work and an assigned position group. They will
create team building initiatives and meet bi-monthly with current
student-athletes. They will recruit student-athletes that fit the
program’s needs as well as the university’s academic standards. In
conjunction with game scheduling, they may be asked to oversee
official assignment, correspondence and feedback. This individual
is responsible for ensuring the Women’s Basketball program is
compliant with NCAA, conference and university rules and
regulations. Individual will assist with the promotion of the team
as well as the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Leadership and Management:
• Interpersonal relations with staff, student-athletes, other
coaches, support staff, media, faculty, administration, supporters,
and the community are vital to the success of the program.
• They will work to create team building activities that support
the vision of Omaha Women’s Basketball.
• Anticipates needs of program, works with support staff and
members of Omaha Athletics to ensure execution of
responsibilities.

Strategy and Planning:
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including scheduling on and off
campus visits.
• They will onboard all incoming student-athletes ensuring NCAA
and University tasks are complete prior to full-time
enrollment.
• Create game and practice edits to give feedback and guide
future instruction.
• Implement personal player development for the team both on and
off the court. Create evaluation system for individuals work to
track progress.
• Help administer the facets of the program, such as organizing
practices, individual workouts and purchasing subscriptions and
team items.

Management:
• Instruct student athletes in the sport during practice,
individual skill instruction, and film analysis under the direction
of the Head Coach.
• Prepare for competition with video and statistical analysis and
give feedback during competition.

Other
• Engage the public, donors, and media in support of the Program
by attending community functions representing UNO .
• Study, know and follow all University, Summit League and NCAA
policies and procedures.

Job Duties

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

Basketball coaching or playing experience at the collegiate
level

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD
• * Do you have basketball coaching experience at the collegiate
level?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Resume

Optional Documents
• Cover Letter