About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Recruiting, Development, Alumni Relations, Retention, External Player Development, Name Image & Likeness (NIL), Academic Liaison, Budgets, EBuy, On the Court Coaching, On Court and In Game Responsibilities, and other miscellaneous jobs as assigned by the Head Coach.

Responsibilities Include:

• ?Act and serve as the associate head coach in all areas of the program.
• Work with the head coach to develop a yearly comprehensive recruiting strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of national and international recruiting efforts - including travel to both United States and overseas locations.
• Will serve as a liaison to the office of development and alumni relations as it relates to publicity, fundraising, and alumni relations for both the women's basketball program and athletic department to promote the team and the university.
• Will serve as director of player retention efforts. Will include a holistic approach that will include home visits, school visits, and a major focus on external development, such as career, financial, and social development.
• The associate head coach will need to have a deep knowledge of all name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules, trends, and look to mentor current players on NIL opportunities.
• Will actively engage with team members to establish and reinforce a positive culture based upon proactive communication and mutual respect.
• Will create a system to help serve and monitor the academic progress and development of the women's basketball team.
• Will handle all aspects of the budget, including initial budget proposal and monthly monitoring of expenses.
• Will assist in developing training and competition strategies.
• Will provide technical expertise and utilize sound coaching methods aimed at improving the performance of student athletes.
• Will assist with planning and supervision of in season and out of season practice sessions, both team and individual sessions.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and student-athletes and display professional sportsmanlike conduct during athletic events.
• The associate head coach assumes all duties of the head coach if for any reason the head coach cannot be present with the team for any duration.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five to eight years of coaching experience as a graduate assistant, video coordinator, director of basketball operations or assistant coach at the intercollegiate level.
• Strong organizational, administrative, leadership and interpersonal skills. Impeccable integrity with a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.
• Will require nights, weekends, and some holiday work hours; extensive travel in/out of season.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.