Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Company: Stetson University

Job Location:

Category: Athletics - Coaching

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: DeLand, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Division: Athletics

Department: Women's Basketball

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description

Reporting to the Head Women's Basketball Coach, this position assists in the coaching, instructing, and administration of all phases of the Women's Basketball program in accordance with NCAA Division I rules and philosophies.

Up to four positions will be hired from this posting. All positions will have the job functions and responsibilities as noted below. In addition, one of the positions will be the main recruiting coordinator, one will be the main scouting and player development position, another will be the main travel point of contact, and one will be the main equipment point of contact.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with coaching strategies to maintain a highly competitive NCAA Division I women's basketball program
• Develop training activities and teaching methods
• Travel, recruit, and evaluate prospective student athletes
• Liaison with marketing and promotions, facilities, equipment manager, compliance office, and student services
• Coordinate preseason housing and meals, travel, and assist with budgetary tasks
• Assist with unofficial and official recruiting visits
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Experience with day-to-day administrative tasks; including but not limited to implementation of running and workout programs, budget management, professional development, NCAA rules and regulations, organization skills, and supporting the educational goals and ideals of the members of the women's basketball program
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, alumni, program boosters, the public, and administrative staff
• Ability to recruit, coach and teach a wide skill range of athletes the fundamentals and theories of basketball
• Support the University's Mission and Values in their role

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of demonstrated college playing and/or coaching Women's Basketball
• A commitment to the academic goals of Stetson University
• A commitment to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, ASUN Conference, and Stetson University, as required

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Ability to lead with integrity and positively influence the lives and athletic careers of the student-athletes on the Women's Basketball Team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superb organization skills to effectively manage and lead Women's Basketball program

Work Environment: Duties require: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and cold; physical ability to endure physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule; physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth.

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.