Assistant Coach, Womens Basketball

Please see Special Instructions for more details. For full consideration, applications must be received by June 3, 2026. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S381 Classification Title N/A Working Title Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball Department Athletics Coaches/Staff

• MA Home Campus Mansfield City Mansfield State Pennsylvania Zip Code 16933 Bargaining Unit APSCUF-Coach Work Location Home Campus Position Type Coach Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (

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0.75; 0.50; 0.25) .50 Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

• : Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
• Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

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http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Start Time N/A End Time N/A Hours Per Week As needed Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies Salary Anticipated Start Date July 2026 Anticipated End Date July 2027 Position Summary Information Position Purpose The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach assists in the overall organization, and administration of Mansfield University's NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Program. Duties may include (but are not limited to): recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield; evaluating player talent

• both academically and athletically; emphasizing academic priorities to student athletes; helping to organize/conduct all practices; scouting and providing appropriate strategy for competitive (game) success; related administrative tasks; assisting with fundraising initiatives; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, university staff, parents, and alumni.

Description of Duties To help plan, direct and organize all aspects of pre-season, in-season and post-season training, practices and games at the direction of the Head Coach. To help direct and be involved in the recruitment of student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield regulations. To plan and/or participate in fund-raising activities associated with the sport of Women's Basketball, including camps and clinics. To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements and game management. Chart/report countable related athletic activities (CARA). Work with NCAA Clearinghouse to track student-athlete's eligibility. Track recruiting with the Compliance Assistant Internet program. To assume other duties as assigned by the Head Women's Basketball Coach. Decision Making Must be adept at problem-solving; both in long-range situations and immediate "game-time" situations. Will refer all decisions to the Head Coach for implementation. Fiscal Responsibility Develops and monitors operating budget in cooperation with the Head Coach. Is responsible for helping the Head Coach with fundraising efforts and Alumni engagement activities. Stays within a budget for all recruiting trips and team related travel. Supervisory Responsibility Will provide some supervision to student managers and student employees as well as student-athletes by adhering to position responsibilities and team rules. Minimum Requirements Profile Previous Basketball playing or coaching experience and possession of a valid driver's license. Certification in CPR and First Aid within six months of the commencement of employment and must maintain certification during employment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and previous collegiate Basketball coaching experience. Applicant Rating Criteria Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be engaged in all aspects of an NCAA Division II Women's Basketball program; must be able to work independently at times; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; demonstrated commitment to academic and athletic excellence; must have a general understanding of NCAA Division II rules and regulations and be committed to their implementation and observance. Candidates must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the field and must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Demonstration, through past accomplishments and behaviors, of the ability to support Mansfield's principles and values of Character, Scholarship, Culture, Service and the strong student-centered vision and mission is required. Essential Functions Working alone

• 30%; working in groups
• 60% Sitting
• 33.3%; Walking
• 33.3%; Standing
• 33.3% Working indoors
• 20% and outdoors
• 80% Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 10 pounds Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects Occasional fine manipulation with hands Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Reading skills including understanding written direction Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking) Keyboard skills Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 05/20/2026 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applications must be received by June 3, 2026.

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Background Clearances Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-

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Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. Diversity Statement At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by: Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom. Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community. Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. Title IX/Clery The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University

• Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University
• Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University
• Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East
• Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107;

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(215) 656-6020. About Commonwealth University of PA The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common. We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike. We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions. We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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