The Women’s Basketball department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The anticipated start date is May 16, 2025.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of the Assistant Basketball Coach is instructing student athletes in the performance of the sport of basketball. To that end, under the supervision of the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, they will perform coaching duties pertinent to the position. Assist with other duties including, but not limited to, recruiting student-athletes, academic progress of student-athletes, planning practices, necessary public relations work, and assist in fundraising.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and coaching experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for coaching experience. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Excellent communications and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes with potential of academic and athletic success. Teaching experience.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by May 9, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Ashton Feldhaus, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with upline reporting to Assistant Director of Athletics, Director of Athletics, Vice President for Student Success and President. Interaction with athletics administrative staff, student/athletes, media, faculty, and other staff members.

In accordance with the principles of NCAA rules compliance, it is understood that any employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment. If, for any reason, including but not limited to resignation, reassignment, death, disability, or involuntary termination of the head coach, this employment relationship automatically terminates within forty-five days of the date of the change in the status of the head coach. Visible program under constant scrutiny of students, faculty, staff, community, media, and alumni. Considerable travel and frequent night and weekend hours involved.