Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

About Susquehanna:
As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world. Its more than 2,300 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.

Position Summary:
Job Summary
The position is a part-time position that reports to the Women's Basketball Head Coach.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting in recruiting quality student-athletes in concert with the mission of the University.
  
• Assisting in developing and maintaining positive team culture and chemistry.
  
• Assisting in mentoring and counseling student-athletes.
  
• Assisting in planning and conducting practices.
  
• Assisting in scouting opponents and developing game strategies.
  
• Developing and maintaining familiarity with applicable University, Landmark Conference, and NCAA regulations.
  
• Representing the WBB program, River Hawk athletics, and Susquehanna University in a positive and professional manor.
  
• Game day responsibilities.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  Deep understanding of the game of Basketball; Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.
  
  Education and Experience
  Bachelor’s Degree with no experience OR three years of coaching/playing experience required.
  
  Additional Requirements
  This position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university’s insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
  
  Physical Demand
  Must possess the physical stamina to effectively coach the sport. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction. Position requires manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach. Position requires walking and occasional stooping, crouching, and bending. Position requires occasional lifting and pushing. Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Working conditions are indoors.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  Special Instructions to the Applicant:
  
  
  Benefits Eligible: No
  Number of Months: 9 months
  Other Number of Months:
  Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Work Schedule/Hours per Week:
  Posting Date: 05/24/2021
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled: No
  Anticipated Start Date:
  Posting Number: AH00737
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/2408