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Position: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Status: Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics / Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Pay Rate: $3,000.00 salary

College Background:

Paul Smith’s College is a small, private baccalaureate and associate degree granting institution located on a 170-acre campus adjacent to Lower St. Regis Lake in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park of northern New York State. The College is committed to providing all students with outstanding undergraduate experience through engaged teaching, experiential learning, and personal attention. Paul Smith’s College seeks student athletes who will represent the college and their sport well, and who are as motivated to succeed in the classroom as they are in competition.

Position Description:

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach, and also to the Director of Athletics. The purpose of the position is to support the college’s intercollegiate athletic program with the intention of maintaining the program’s standards within the guidelines of the USCAA Division II and the Yankee Small College Conference affiliations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Act as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, including helping organize practices, games, and travel.

+ Assists in the development and maintenance of an effective program to identify student-athlete prospects for the Women’s Basketball program.

+ Assists with recruiting activities to include attendance and participation in Open Houses and Orientation, which adheres to College, USCAA, and AAU policies and procedures.

+ Provides effective supervision of Women’s Basketball student-athletes in the practice areas, competition, and life management, including travel.

+ Assists in maintaining a system to provide accurate records regarding individual and team performance for the college, regional, and national conferences.

+ Assists in the coordination of team travel and similar responsibilities for out-of-town Women’s Basketball games.

+ Assists head coach in recruiting efforts for program.

+ Actively participates in the Student-Athlete Recognition Event.

+ Serves as a role model for student athletes.

+ Helps promote our department and program fundraising initiatives.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferences:

+ Bachelor’s degree is required.

+ Basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.

+ Working knowledge of Recruiting & Eligibility Guidelines and strategies related to intercollegiate Women’s Basketball rules of the USCAA.

+ Effective planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of using Front Rush Recruiting Software.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with student athletes, faculty, staff, and the community.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and constituent groups outside the college to support the continued enhancements and development of the Women’s Basketball program.

+ In conjunction with the Head Coach, the ability to develop an organized training program (In-Season & Off-Season).

+ Ability to provide leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.

+ Possesses, or is willing to obtain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

+ Willing to work evenings and weekends.

+ Possesses a valid NY driver’s license and has a motor vehicle record that meets the College’s approved driver standard.

+ Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.