Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball
- 497850
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Coach
- Closing on: Apr 2 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $70,000 - $78,000 Dependent on experience, annual, Exempt
Purpose of Position
The purpose of the Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball position is to assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with all aspects of a Division I program. This position will provide instruction to the team that includes teaching proper skills and techniques, teaching basic physical health concepts to include nutritional education, teaching team and individual leadership concepts/skills as well as providing general safety instruction. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide instruction specific to the women's basketball team
- Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
- Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate. Specifically instruct student-athletes on safe training and exercise techniques.
- Provide support and encouragement to promote the mental well-being of the student-athletes.
- Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes.
- Assist/run practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
- Assist strength coach for weight-lifting and conditioning practices, as needed.
- Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety of the student-athletes.
- Design instructional/training in-season/off-season specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
- Teach basic physical health concepts (to include nutritional education) specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
- Assist with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices.
- Follow all NCAA, conference, UND rules and regulations.
- Other coaching & instructional duties assigned by Head Coach.
- Recruit & evaluate prospective student-athletes
- Recruit quality prospective student-athletes for the sport program.
- Handle day-to-day correspondence with prospective student-athletes, as assigned.
- Handle weekly telephone calls, as assigned.
- Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits, as assigned.
- Handle documentation for each prospective student athlete in accordance with NCAA and UND Athletics Department compliance protocols/rules.
- Assist with team travel and/or scouting as assigned.
- Assist with statistics at all UND games and practices.
- Social media, public relations & fundraising
- Assist with social media for women's basketball program, when applicable.
- Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department & fundraising activities, as assigned.
- Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
- Assist with maintaining contact with women's basketball alumni and boosters, as assigned.
Required Competencies
- Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and computer skills.
- Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize.
- Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and und rules and regulations.
- Must have commitment to academic success of student athletes.
- Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 7 seasons of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience.
- Experience with film exchange & opponent scouting breakdown.
- Experience with NCAA rules and regulations.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Head collegiate basketball coaching experience at any level.
- Proven success as a head coach, championship caliber.
- Experience with collegiate women’s basketball recruiting at the NCAA Division I level.
- Midwest recruiting ties including, but not limited to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, & Ohio.
- Experience as director of collegiate basketball camps.
- Basketball playing experience at the NCAA Division I level.
- Experience as director of player development in collegiate basketball.
