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University of Pittsburgh Assistant Women's Basketball Coach in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. This position will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Job Summary
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
Coaching -- Individual will be responsible for carrying out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices, and scheduled events. Will also be responsible for enforcing team rules, maintaining statistics, and monitoring student-athletes academic and athletic performance.
Recruiting -- The individual will be responsible for recruiting activities and will be responsible for recruiting qualified student-athletes.
Financial and general administration -- assist in budget planning, coordination of team travel plans, and facility coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules.
Physical conditioning -- consults with the trainers and team physicians in monitoring the well-being of student-athletes.
Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Physical Effort
Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Coach.Assistant Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Varies Work Arrangement: Varies Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: Yes Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI242193745