Assistant Coach, Womens Basketball

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach supports all aspects of a competitive NJCAA program, including practice planning, game preparation, scouting, and in-game coaching, while playing a key role in recruiting and developing student-athletes who align with the program's academic and character standards. This position contributes to building a positive, high-performance team culture, monitors academic progress, and helps prepare student-athletes for transfer and post-athletic success. Additional responsibilities include coordinating travel, ensuring compliance with NJCAA and institutional regulations, assisting with program operations, and supporting fundraising efforts, camps, and community engagement initiatives. Basketball Knowledge & Coaching Fundamentals Strong understanding of women's basketball rules, techniques, and strategies at the intercollegiate level Ability to analyze, break down, and teach advanced basketball skills and game strategies Evaluate opponents through scouting (strengths, weaknesses, tendencies) Apply athletic training principles to support performance and development Program Operations & Administrative Support Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within a competitive community college athletic program Assist with administrative and managerial responsibilities typical of an assistant coach at the collegiate level Support maintenance of accurate statistical and program records Coordinate and assist with departmental initiatives and operations Compliance & Eligibility Knowledge of NJCAA/Region 18 policies and procedures Familiarity with NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA eligibility rules and requirements Ability to research, interpret, and apply eligibility standards and implications Academic Support & Advising Understanding of SLCC admission, registration, and graduation requirements Utilize systems (e.g., Banner) to track and maintain student-athlete academic records Assist in organizing, implementing, and managing academic advising support for student-athletes Leadership & Interpersonal Effectiveness Demonstrate leadership skills and sound judgment in a team environment Build rapport and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered environment Professional Skills & Attributes Strong organizational and management capabilities High level of objectivity, creativity, and problem-solving ability Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. Bachelor's degree required. Zero (0) to two (2) years women's basketball coaching experience in an educational setting required. Certified professional level experience considered. Trade off 1-to-1 in experience/education requirement. Part-time experience will be prorated. 2 years women's basketball coaching experience in an educational setting