Assist the head coach in the leadership and strategic oversight of the women's basketball program. Primary duties include recruiting student-athletes, managing game-day operations, and ensuring compliance with NAIA and institutional rules.
Requirements summary
Requires 1-2 years of basketball coaching experience and a GED or High School Diploma. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal background check are mandatory.
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JOB TITLE Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (OPS) JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (OPS) is responsible for assisting the head coach with the leadership, direction, and strategic oversight of Florida Polytechnic University’s intercollegiate men’s basketball program.
This position assists with ensuring the program’s alignment with the mission, values, and policies of Florida Polytechnic University, the Sun Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Primary responsibilities include assisting the head coach with talent identification, skills development, scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and game-day operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist the head coach with recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic potential, personal integrity, and competitive skill.
Assist with developing and implementing practical training, practice, and conditioning programs to prepare student-athletes for high-level competition while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plans
Annual Leave
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Worker's Compensation
Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring all gear meets safety, performance, and branding standards.
Assist with game-day operations, including team preparation, in-game decision-making, fan engagement initiatives, and coordination of concessions and support staff.
Ensure compliance with NAIA, Sun Conference, and institutional rules, including eligibility, training, recruiting, and reporting requirements.
Promote a positive team culture that supports academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and personal well-being.
Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of basketball coaching or similar experience GED or High School Diploma Knowledge, Skills, Abilities KSAs: Comprehensive understanding of Basketball techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices at the collegiate level. Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations. Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes. Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification. Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practice and competitive play. Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success. Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or other specific requirements of law: Must possess a valid driver’s license. This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04. This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations. Normal Work Schedule: This position is part-time (OPS). The position is heavily scheduled on evenings and weekends; however, the actual part-time work schedule will be determined upon hire. LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Part-time/On-site Target Hiring Salary: $10,000 Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.
Application Process
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format): Cover Letter Resume If any of these three items are missing, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.
Note
Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
Diversity
STATEMENT: Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided. FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation. Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735. RETIREMENT Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information. OTHER BENEFITS Discounts & Perks Annual Leave To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008. Sick Leave Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program. Employee Assistant Program (EAP) EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses and attractions. Click here to explore Lakeland, Florida.
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ATTACHMENTS: Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
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Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04. Florida Polytechnic University, started as a university of engineering and technology, is designed to be different so that graduates possess the talent and job-ready skills to stand out from the crowd. While other top engineering schools in Florida have centers of innovation, Florida Poly was established on April 20, 2012, as a wholly innovative university dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Florida’s only public university for engineering and technology dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was created to be both a rigorous academic institution and a powerful resource for high-tech industries. Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants, including those with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The university provides reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants requesting disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department at Florida Polytechnic University. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email careers@floridapoly.edu or call (863) 874-8425 during regular business hours. Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. To report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment under Title IX please contact our Title
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