Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (GA161)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students and 37,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (GA161) in Athletics. Under the supervision and mentorship of the head coach, the successful candidate will assist in the instructing, scouting, recruiting, and/or coaching of student-athletes in the fundamentals of basketball by demonstrating techniques and methods for success during collegiate competition, informing student-athletes of the University, NCAA, and Big South Conference rules and regulations, and evaluating student-athlete's strengths and weaknesses to improve techniques in order to be successful on and off the basketball court.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Requirements:
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 4/4/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students and 37,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (GA161) in Athletics. Under the supervision and mentorship of the head coach, the successful candidate will assist in the instructing, scouting, recruiting, and/or coaching of student-athletes in the fundamentals of basketball by demonstrating techniques and methods for success during collegiate competition, informing student-athletes of the University, NCAA, and Big South Conference rules and regulations, and evaluating student-athlete's strengths and weaknesses to improve techniques in order to be successful on and off the basketball court.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coaching knowledge and technique - Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge base in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
- Recruiting - scout, identify, and recommend student athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity, while maintaining a competitive team
- Rules compliance - manage the Women's Basketball Program in full compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, Big South Conference regulations, Commonwealth of VA laws, Longwood University and the Athletics Department policies and procedures
- Community and University involvement - perform public relations functions promoting Longwood athletes in a positive manner to the media, alumni, and community. Work collaboratively with University Advancement to cultivate and promote donor relations to ensure the fundraising efforts are successful
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare student-athletes in teambuilding, working to ensure the academic success of student-athletes, team strategy, planning, and sportsmanship
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify potential problems and possible solutions, form conclusions and approaches to problems, as well as developmental needs of others through coaching, mentoring or helping individuals improve their knowledge and/or skills
- Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach
- Demonstrate excellent listening skills
Requirements:
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent training and work experience
- Three or more years of coaching experience in a higher education setting; experience playing basketball at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and coaching experience
- Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of basketball
- Must be able to meet the University eligibility requirements to drive fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini-buses
- Must have a valid driver's license
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 4/4/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.
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