Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Division

Administration

Department

Athletics

Number of hours per week

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Division

Administration

Department

Athletics

Number of hours per week

Hours vary and will include evenings and weekends.

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Months per year

Fiscal (12 months)

If modified, list months

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Main Campus

If other location, please indicate

Position Number

112360

Advertised Salary

$54,024- $65,648

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Athletics invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State University supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the women’s basketball program. This includes assisting with practice planning, game strategy, player development, recruiting, academic support, and program administration. The assistant coach plays a key role in fostering a positive team culture, mentoring student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and institutional rules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and game preparation.
• Support scouting, player development, film/video work, and operational support.
• Commitment to professional development and growth as a coach.
• Culture and leadership development
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in alignment with program goals.
• Provide academic, mentorship, and career readiness support to student athletes.
• Monitor team adherence to rules and maintain program compliance.
• Contribute to the program’s public relations and alumni, donor, and community engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Previous coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

09/09/2025

Close Date

09/22/2025

Job Category

Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9942

Reference Letter

References

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. CV/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcript 1

Optional Documents 1. Transcript 2 2. Other

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