Job Description
Responsibilities If you're energized by teaching the game the right way—and just as committed to a student-athlete's degree as her development—this role is for you. As Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Johnson C. Smith University, you'll help shape a competitive, cohesive program that reflects JCSU's values: toughness, unity, and academic excellence. You'll have a real voice in daily practice design, scouting and game planning, recruiting strategy, and culture-building. You'll also gain broad operations experience—from travel and logistics to communications and social media—so you're growing as a complete coach and future program leader. Expect meaningful relationships, a collaborative staff, and a chance to make visible impact on and off the court. What You'll Do Coaching & Player Development Provide on-court instruction; assist with practice planning, weekly scouts, game-day prep, and in-game adjustments. Lead out-of-season workouts and individualized development plans. Student-Athlete Success Develop and implement academic success initiatives; support retention and progress toward degree. Participate in on-call rotations for room/curfew checks and student support. Recruiting Manage recruiting activities (on/off campus), official visits, and student-athlete hosts; build relationships with prospects, families, and high school/club coaches. Operations & Logistics Coordinate team travel and lodging (flights, hotels, buses, rental cars). Organize game-day locker room, attire, equipment readiness, and appearance standards. Supervise practice players and team managers; maintain equipment in good working order. Scouting, Film & Data Review game film; prepare scouting reports; track team and player performance metrics; maintain accurate statistics and records. Team Culture, Community & Partnerships Plan team activities, bonding, community service, and sponsorship engagement; support public relations and fundraising as needed. Communicate regular updates to the Head Coach on performance, schedules, and operations. Communications & Marketing Collaborate with University Communications & Marketing and Athletics to manage the team's social media presence. Oversee graphics, photos, and video content; maintain photo/video libraries (department drives/Google Drive). Plan and post promotions, create event pages, run live/social engagement during events, and review analytics to improve reach and impact. Cross-promote campus events in partnership with University Communications & Marketing. Compliance & Standards Maintain current knowledge of and full compliance with NCAA, CIAA, and JCSU rules, policies, and procedures. You'll Thrive Here If You Are Teacher-minded and development-driven: Clear, constructive, and detail-sharp in coaching fundamentals.
Organized and operations-savvy:
Strong with travel planning, schedules, equipment, and documentation. Recruiting-fluent:
Relationship-builder who can identify fit, communicate value, and close the loop. Student-centered:
Invested in academic progress, well-being, and accountability. Digital-ready:
Comfortable with film tools and social media best practices to engage our community. Qualifications Bachelor's degree; collegiate coaching and/or playing experience is required. The successful candidates must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; the ability to recruit prospective student athletes; proficiency and thorough knowledge of the game of basketball; a commitment to excellence, sensitivity to cultural differences and a commitment to the mission and values of Johnson C. Smith University and the Department of Athletics. The position requires significant travel. Proficiency with computer applications, general office software and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. CPR Certification is required within 30 days of hire. Supplemental Information To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor. Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Health Insurance Plans The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment. Dental Insurance The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Life Insurance The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Long-term Disability Insurance The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Supplemental Policies Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction. Retirement To assist faculty and staff in planning for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic . Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to make contributions in order to receive the University's matching contributions after one (1) year of service. The one-year waiting period may be waived if the employee participated in a TIAA retirement plan at a prior eligible institution (documentation required). A six-month waiver may also be available if the employee's most recent prior employer was a 403(b)-eligible organization (verification required). The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees. Sick Leave Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse. Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days. Bereavement Leave Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member. Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays. Tuition Remission Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools. HealthPlex and Wellness Programs The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students. Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
