Reporting to the Head Women's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach will assist in developing, organizing and administering all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Women's Basketball program. This is a part-time stipend position, paid bi-weekly. The Assistant Coach must be able to build positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff and campus partners. They will help support the athletic, academic and personal development of the Women's Basketball team with a commitment to sportsmanship, respect, diversity, equity and inclusion. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing a wide range of activities and services that assist Pratt students of various backgrounds and abilities in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pratt has an athletics history dating back to the founding of the institution in 1887. Pratt is an NCAA Division III institution and will join the Atlantic East Conference as full members in the 2024-25 academic year. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Head Coach with various aspects of coaching, such as planning and executing practices, video review, opponent scouting, and game planning.
- Recruit prospective student-athletes.
- Manage road game travel, including driving the team to road games in Pratt Institute vans, when needed.
- Follow NCAA Division III rules and regulations and pass annual Coaches Exam
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Basketball coaching and/or playing experience
- Availability to work nights and weekends for games and practices is crucial
- Valid driver's license with the ability to drive a 12-passenger van
- Ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certification
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III rules
- Familiarity with Synergy and Hudl
- Collegiate recruiting experience
Salary $7000, part-time. Appointment runs October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 Generous Benefits:
- 403B Retirement Program
- Supplemental Retirement Account
- Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
- Tuition Program
- Summer hours Exchange
- Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
- Child Care Benefit
- Paid Parking Available on Brooklyn campus
- Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
About Pratt Institute: Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Application Instructions - Please submit your cover letter and resume.
- If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our online reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.
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