Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Reporting to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach to ensure the program’s success as directly related to the skill development and performance of the student-athletes, as well as the recruitment, retention, and conduct of the student-athletes. As all staff members are responsible for the policy, procedures, and guidelines of Hofstra University and the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to basketball.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the head coach with player development as it relates to proper technique, advanced skill instruction and competition strategy along with team building.
• Assists with evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, including daily recruitment, communication with and cultivation of recruits.
• Communicates with AAU Programs and High Schools daily, regarding coordination and documentation of official/unofficial visits.
• Coordinates recruitment using recruiting software program “Fast Recruit” and general use of DV Sport/Synergy programs.
• Evaluates the performance, conduct, and abilities of individuals and groups as assigned by the head coach.
• Assists, develops, and participates in program planning, contest preparation, scouting, film breakdown, practice sessions, game day activities, coordinates game and practice schedules.
• Monitors and assists in areas as assigned including completing all compliance forms (ex. CARA LOGS), travel itineraries, strength and conditioning, camps and clinics, recruitment, admissions, academic pre-reads, NLIs, academic enhancement, equipment, financial planning and budgeting, purchasing, and fundraising.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 0-2 years relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.