Summary

Reports to the Head Women's Basketball Coach and the Director of Athletics. This position assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the women's basketball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, camps and clinics, practice and game management, and fundraising.

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for adhering to RMAC rules and NCAA Division II bylaws. The position will represent MSU Denver positively and uphold the program's philosophy and the department's core values.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coaching (40%) - Assist the Head Coach with team coaching and player development
• Recruiting (20%) - Support all recruiting efforts
• Scheduling (10%) - Assist with team scheduling logistics
• Practice & Game Management (10%) - Coordinate and support practice and competition operations
• Student-Athlete Supervision (20%) - Oversee and support student-athlete development and conduct

Specific Responsibilities

• Recruiting Coordinator: Lead all aspects of recruiting, including developing and executing recruiting strategies
• Manage recruiting documentation, including official/unofficial visits, NCAA Eligibility Center requirements, and maintenance of the recruiting database
• Academic Coordinator: Oversee academic progress, including grade checks, class attendance, study hall coordination, and tutor monitoring
• Serve as liaison with Admissions, The Regency, and the NCAA Eligibility Center to support freshman and transfer student-athlete onboarding
• Fall League Director: Oversee planning and execution of the Women's Basketball Fall League
• Position Coach: Provide position-specific training (posts, forwards, or guards), including individual and film sessions
• Scouting: Scout approximately half of regular season opponents and prepare game film and materials for staff and players
• Practice Player Coordinator: Recruit, organize, and coach the practice player scout team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience coaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of Division II rules