Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head women’s basketball coach and will be responsible for assisting with leadership to the women’s basketball program, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, scheduling and team travel, budget management, and equipment purchases. The candidate must have a commitment to upholding the academic and athletic integrity and mission of the University, compliance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations. Other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: *Effectively assisting in coaching a competitive basketball program in a manner, which promotes sportsmanship among athletes, ensuring compliance with all NCAA conference, MEC, and institutional rules and regulations; *Effectively assisting in recruiting qualified student athletes to participate in the women’s athletic program, and effectively promoting Concord University academic and athletic programs to potential students; *Ensuring that players associated with the basketball program are eligible under NCAA and MEC regulations; *Assisting the Head Coach in developing and implementing clinic(s), summer camp(s), and effectively monitoring student athlete academic progress; *Referring or counseling where appropriate, and motivating the athlete; *Establishing and maintaining good personal relationships with student athletes, staff, the community and the media.

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including: *Work week of 37.5 hrs. *Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually *Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia *Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). *Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents. *Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution *Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings. *Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. *Annual Increment Pay