Special Assistant to the Head Coach – Women's Basketball

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main coordinator for the program's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies and opportunities.

• Work alongside Athletics staff and external partners to identify and facilitate NIL opportunities for student-athletes in Women's Basketball.

• Monitor NIL activities and opportunities across the roster.

• Coordinate NIL initiatives with institutional personnel to ensure compliance with University, conference, NCAA, and legal standards.

• Serve as a contact point for agents and authorized representatives of current and prospective student-athletes.

• Build relationships with agents, representatives, and key stakeholders in women's basketball.

• Communicate with student-athletes about revenue sharing, NIL opportunities, and program-related matters.

• Assist in recruitment, retention, transfer portal communications, and professional opportunity coordination.

• Keep records of communications and commitments involving student-athletes and their representatives.

• Develop both short- and long-term roster management strategies in collaboration with the Head Coach.

• Track trends in collegiate women's basketball, transfer portal activity, recruiting, NIL, revenue sharing, and roster construction factors.

• Generate comparative information and market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.

• Identify roster needs and opportunities based on positional requirements, eligibility, retention risks, and available resources.

• Support discussions and negotiations related to recruitment and retention.

• Stay informed about NCAA, conference, University, revenue-sharing, NIL, agent, and eligibility requirements.

• Collaborate with Athletics Compliance and institutional units to ensure adherence to relevant rules and policies.

• Maintain documentation related to revenue sharing, NIL, and position responsibilities.

• Ensure that approvals and institutional processes are followed before commitments are communicated or finalized.

• Engage in required education and training.

• Provide advice and support to the Head Coach regarding roster management, compensation, NIL, recruiting, and retention.

• Represent Women's Basketball in designated internal meetings.

• Maintain accountability for budget management.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to organize calendars and utilize platforms for effective communication with the team and coaches.

• Proficiency in developing and sustaining positive working relationships.

• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all organizational levels while projecting a positive, professional demeanor.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Drive to initiate, lead, and support projects that add value.

• Self-motivated and results-driven.

• Proven organizational skills, including planning, prioritization, and managing multiple high-priority projects.

• Capability to foster and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

• Familiarity with industry-wide trends and adaptability to manage changes.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, as well as conference regulations and policies.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.

• Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• Flexible work environment.

• Paid time off and holiday leave.