Assistant Basketball Coach

Assistant Basketball Coach (Seasonal)

Salary 3k

Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic part-time Assistant Basketball Coach for the women’s basketball team. Trinity Washington is part of the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association).

Founded in 1897 as one of the nation’s historic Catholic women’s colleges, Trinity today continues as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving institution. As a mission-driven university devoted to providing access and educational excellence to underserved populations of students, Trinity welcomes professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse cultural populations including black, Hispanic multi-cultural and non-traditional college and graduate students.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission and vision of Trinity Washington University and the Athletics department. Ability to comply with all department rules, regulations and protocols.

• Assist head coach with all aspects of the basketball program.

• Prior player experience preferred.

• Conduct player evaluations at the beginning of the season, coach players of all skill levels.

• Help design practice plans, lead skill-development drills, and teach sport-specific tactics on the floor.

• Foster team bonding and team morale.

• Assist with team practices and conditioning sessions.

• Serve as a mentor to athletes, helping resolve academic and non-academic issues.

• Provide support and encouraging feedback to team.

• Monitor academic performance and general behavior of student athletes.

• Recruit and coach student athletes regularly and ensure that all student athletes take part in practice sessions regularly.

• Assist with team travel logistics, equipment inventory, and summer camps or clinics.

Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated success in coaching basketball at the collegiate or high school level, and/or as a basketball player at the college level.
• Bachelor’s degree and previous recruiting experience is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of game rules and coaching techniques.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to part-time employees to include, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Transit Expense Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Personal Insurance (Aflac), 403(b) Retirement Plan, General Leave, Paid Holidays, Trinity Center Membership, On-Campus Parking, Shuttle Bus Service and Dining Services.

Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.