Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Overview

Under the general direction of the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, act as an Assistant Coach for a Division I Women’s Basketball program in accordance with NCAA, Mountain West and Utah State University rules and regulations. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition.
• Organize and implement instruction and player development for student-athletes on the court.
• Manage all video-related activities for Utah State University Women’s Basketball, including the coordination, management, and video analysis of practice, opponents, and game film for study, development, individual instruction and scouting purposes;
• Assist with all on campus recruiting visits and other recruiting duties;
• Design individualized training strategies for each student-athlete.
• Responsible for assisting players with personal growth off the court and basketball skill development on the court.
• Assist with camps and clinics.
• Manage all scouting breakdown and dissemination of opponent and Utah State video to staff in a timely manner;
• Organize non-conference and conference film exchange in accordance with applicable guidelines and capture via internet, when necessary;
• Log and tag all game video and practices;
• Operates video equipment to capture events, presentations, performances.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment which includes troubleshooting and maintenance along with acquisition of video equipment and software;
• Collaborate with the coaching staff and brand communication on the planning, development and execution of all Women’s Basketball videos and graphic projects.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all requisite software applications relative to video production and have the ability to put this knowledge into practice in the creation of USU Women’s Basketball video content;
• Building quality relationships and working collaboratively and professionally with; Athletics, and University staff, students.
• Contributes to other communications, events, and related projects as needed;
• Ensure confidentiality of information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience that demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport of Women's Basketball.
• Candidate should have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at the collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

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ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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