Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (OPS)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (OPS) is responsible for assisting the head coach with the leadership, direction, and strategic oversight of Florida Polytechnic University’s intercollegiate men’s basketball program. This position assists with ensuring the program’s alignment with the mission, values, and policies of Florida Polytechnic University, the Sun Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Primary responsibilities include assisting the head coach with talent identification, skills development, scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and game-day operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach with recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic potential, personal integrity, and competitive skill.
• Assist with developing and implementing practical training, practice, and conditioning programs to prepare student-athletes for high-level competition while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship.
• Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring all gear meets safety, performance, and branding standards.
• Assist with game-day operations, including team preparation, in-game decision-making, fan engagement initiatives, and coordination of concessions and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, Sun Conference, and institutional rules, including eligibility, training, recruiting, and reporting requirements.
• Promote a positive team culture that supports academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and personal well-being.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of basketball coaching or similar experience
• GED or High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities KSAs:

• Comprehensive understanding of Basketball techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
• Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practice and competitive play.
• Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or other specific requirements of law:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Normal Work Schedule: This position is part-time (OPS) hourly. The position is heavily scheduled on evenings and weekends; however, the actual part-time work schedule will be determined upon hire.

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Part-time/On-site

Target Hiring Salary: $19.23/Hourly ($20,000)

Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

Application Process: In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format): Cover Letter, Resume. If any of these three items are missing, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.