Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Salary : $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually

Location : Charlotte

Job Type : Full-Time Staff

Job Number : 202500030

Division : Athletics

Department : Women's Basketball

Opening Date : 06 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Head Women's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach will assist in the administration and leadership of the Johnson C. Smith University's DII Women's Basketball program. Responsibilities includes but are not limited to : providing coaching and instruction, women's basketball operations, recruiting, player development, scouting, preparation of practice activities and other duties as assigned by the Head Women's Basketball Coach.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements programs to ensure the academic success of the women's basketball team; assists with a variety of programs in support of student athlete academic success, retention, and progress toward degree completion.

Manages and coordinates team activities, team bonding community service and sponsorships.

Maintains current knowledge of NCAA, CIAA, and Johnson C. Smith University rules and regulations.

Assists with game day preparation and practice schedules, assist with weekly scouting reports organizes game day locker room, attire, and appearance.

Assists with out of season planning, workouts, and player development.

Manages travel and lodging logistics for official visits, student-athlete host and off campus recruiting and team travel.

Serves in on-call rotation for on campus and off campus room and curfew checks.

Identifies and discuss behavioral issues impacting individual players and / or on the team with the head coach; addresses issues with student athletes as necessary.

Manages practice players and team managers.

Provides regular updates to the head coach them on team performance, schedule changes, and other relevant information.

Provides leadership for Women's basketball operations; Coordinating travel logistics for the team including booking flights, hotels, buses, and rental cars; provides support to the team's coaching staff by managing team schedules, tracking player performance during practice sessions, and arranging travel arrangements for away games.

Reviews game film and scouts opponents to help prepare the team for upcoming games.

Maintains records of game statistics, player performance, and team standing.

Ensures all team equipment is in good working condition and available for use.

Coordinating with student managers to help schedule practices and arrange travel arrangements for away games.

Coordinating with marketing staff to plan advertising campaigns and promotions for the school's athletic programs.

Collaborates with University Communications and Marketing and the athletic department staff to manage the team's social medial presence and cross-promote events on the official University accounts.

Manages photo albums on department drives and Google Drive; oversees graphics, photos and videography for all social media platforms.

Manages team promotions and advertisements; manages regular posting schedule of event promotions.

Reviews analytics to assess success and recommend improvements for future ads.

Develops strategies to increase social media followership and engagement; develops miscellaneous content to increase followership; hosts special programs, such as "Instagram Challenges;' creates Facebook events for each hosted program; takes photos at events and upload albums to Facebook; manages social media engagement during events, such as Facebook Live and other live posts.

Monitors and respond to comments and direct messages in a timely manner.

Work with the University Communications and Marketing staff to promote Student Involvement at University wide events; makes occasional posts to cross-promote events hosted by other departments.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

An individual in this position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Sometimes will be exposed to outdoor work in inclement and / or hot weather and seasonally be required to work extended days and weekends. There is considerable travel and frequent night and weekend hours involved.

Core Compentencies / Skills

Bachelor's degree; collegiate coaching and / or playing experience is required. The successful candidates must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; the ability to recruit prospective student athletes; proficiency and thorough knowledge of the game of basketball; a commitment to excellence, sensitivity to cultural differences and a commitment to the mission and values of Johnson C. Smith University and the Department of Athletics. The position requires significant travel. Proficiency with computer applications, general office software and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. CPR Certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans

The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance

The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance

The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance

The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies

Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.

Retirement

To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic . Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University's match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave

Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation Leave

Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement Leave

Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays

Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family / Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission

Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.

HealthPlex and Wellness Programs

The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.