About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

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About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

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Posting Location

Abilene, Texas

Department

Athletics

Employee Class

Exempt Full-time

Basic Responsibilities

Coaching and Teaching student-athletes

Assist in all aspects of Recruiting.

Student-athlete development

Social Media Coordinator

Responsible for scout team and managers

Summer camp coach and counselor

Other duties as directed by Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Essential Duties

A. Coaching and Teaching student-athletes

Teach and instruct principles, skills and techniques of the game.

Teach and develop physical skills of basketball.

Teach and develop mental skills of basketball.

Ascertain game plan for opponent.

Organize game film for staff and team.

Teach and develop spiritual and relational goals for basketball student-athletes.

B. Recruiting

Evaluate potential basketball student-athletes

Recruit potential basketball student-athletes via mail-outs, phone contacts, and personal visits on and off campus.

Establish and develop relationships with high school coaches, AAU Coaches, and other sources of potential basketball student-athletes.

C. NCAA Regulations

Responsible for understanding NCAA rules for yourself and your student-athletes.

Compliance with NCAA rules is of the utmost importance at Abilene Christian University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that you will have a full understanding of the NCAA rules that pertain to your position. It is also expected that you will comply with all NCAA rules, and if you become aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred, you will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

Professional Development Requirements

A. Skills

Adept interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent knowledge of basketball

Photo Shop Skills

Experience with creating digital content

B. Training Modules Required

Basketball clinics and seminars

Leadership, management, and decision-making workshops

Qualifications

A. Professional

Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Coaching experience

Leadership or management experience

B. Personal

Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative

Strong communication and professional skills

Ability to work and interact well with all levels of staff, faculty, and administration.

Physical Demands

A. Strong voice for extended period of talking.

B. Able to demonstrate techniques used in basketball.

C. Able to adapt to long, extended hours of travel.

Additional Information

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

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