Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Division of Enrollment Management (Athletics)

Position Title: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

FLSA: Exempt

Working Relationships:

• Reports to: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

• Works Closely with: Athletic Department Staff, Women’s Basketball Team Members, Admissions Staff

• Directly Supervises: N/A

Job Summary: The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the women’s basketball program, particularly on-court coaching, practice and game plan preparation including film breakdown and opponent scouting. The Assistant Coach will also assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and the retention and success of current student-athletes, which is of the utmost importance and priority. The Assistant Coach will serve as the Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball Junior Varsity Program.

Values

All employees are expected to uphold the values of the University. At MillikinUniversity, we value:

• Integrity and responsibility
• Dignity and respect for all persons
• Intellectual and creative inquiry
• Advancement of the common good
• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
• Honest, open dialogue and reflection

Primary Responsibilities:

Other Duties:

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, technology skills needed to perform listed responsibilities
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
• Experience in coaching preferred
• Ability to recruit and retain quality women’s basketball student-athletes
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete

Work Environment:

Manual Dexterity:

• Dexterity to operate a video camera
• Dexterity to operate a keyboard

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting/standing/bending/stooping
• Occasionally lifting 25 lbs. or less
• Hearing and visual acuity within normal range

Working Conditions:

• Typical working conditions found in a gymnasium setting
• Travel and/or periodic overnight travel
• Alternative or flexible work schedules

Working Relationships