Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a 4th Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach in our Athletics department. The 4th Assistant Women's Basketball coach will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women's Basketball program. The pay for this position is $26,999.99 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the running of practices and practice content.      
  • Lead drills according to plan.
• Reinforce and uphold team rules; behavior guidelines and expectations consistent with university, NCAA and Athletic Department policies.
• Create and foster an environment that promotes the overall health and welfare of student-athletes.
• Recruit and retain practice players and managers.
  • Manage daily attendance and roles for each.
• Manage team analytics.
  • Teach and lead managers with taking, keeping, and logging practice and game stats.      
  • Analyze data and communicate to staff via weekly.
  • Team video management.
  • Assist in compiling and managing team film.
  • Manage distribution of film to other coaches.
  • Assist with clipping and tagging of film.
  • Organize and prepare film for team meetings.
  • Organize and prepare film for player development / individual meetings.
  • Collect, organize and maintain clips for video playbook.
  • Collect, organize and maintain clips for video dictionary.
• Assist with opponent scouting

• Prepare, organize and present opponent scouting report to team

• Manage software used to present film and date to team

• Breakdown scout effectiveness post game

• Assist with daily scheduling and logistics

• Coordinate with other staffs on facility availability
• Coordinate with DOBO on any on campus recruiting activities

• Support and promote the Athletic Department’s mission, values and principles at public relations functions on campus and in the community. 
• Participate in development activities under the direction of the Director of Athletics and/or Head Coach in conjunction with efforts of the Office of Advancement.
• Assume temporary administrative roles as required/needed by the Athletic Department.
• Participate in departmental meetings, searches, committees as requested.
• Actively participate and assist in the evaluation of and formulation of departmental policies as requested.
• As requested, work with marketing to create positive publications benefiting your team, the Athletic Department and the general campus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0-1 year of coaching experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends consistent with D1 NCAA schedule.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to assist with recruiting under highly selective academic and athletic standards as requested.
• Ability to assist in the assessment of athletic skills and instruct athletes in techniques of sport as requested.
• Ability to assist in the develop game strategies as requested.
• Knowledge of video editing software and current on available technology.
• Must have a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate DI level coaching experience, knowledge of NCAA DI rules and some recruiting experience.
• Experience in video management skills, editing and creative abilities preferred.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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