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
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
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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