Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

Between $34k and $50k Per Year Position range in Northern Region $32k - $73k Per Year Assistant Womens Basketball Coach New Mexico Highlands University

Occupation:

Coaches and Scouts

Location:

Las Vegas, NM - 87701

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/15/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Highlands University

Web Site:

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SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Women's Basketball Coach by preparing and conducting team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition;
• Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress;
• Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as on the playing venue;
• Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events;
• Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards;
• Assist with game management for home events when not competing;
• Assist with developing and supervising community service events;
• Supervise student-athletes during road trips;
• Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the student-athletes;
• Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general;
• Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations;
• Organize, prepare, and conduct team practices, training and competition;
• Recruit potential student athletes;
• Provide academic monitoring and support for student athletes in the program
• Provide support to the Head Women's Basketball Coach as required;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in any field.

EXPERIENCE

None Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED

Collegiate playing or coaching experience, preferably in the

RMAC. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;
• Ability to lead and motivate student athletes;
• Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;
• Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling;
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Ability to organize and coordinate;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing…………………………………Frequently
• Walking…………………………………..Frequently
• Bending…………………………………..Frequently
• Squatting…………………………………Frequently
• Climbing …………………………………Frequently
• Kneeling ………………………………….Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds……………Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is normally performed in an indoor setting.