Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball - Spokane, United States - Whitworth University

Description

Position Summary

Whitworth University is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Athletics community as an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach.

In this role you will provide leadership and support to student-athletes while assisting in the coaching and development of our women's basketball team.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the women's basketball, possess a desire to lead women athletes, and demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes both on and off the court.

Core Responsibilities

Assistant Coaching | 75%

• Assist in the planning and implementation of basketball practice.
• Assist in the organization and administration of team travel and home game management.
• Individual player development: skill, conditioning, and speed training.
• Mentor and develop students both on and off the court.
• Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to NCAA regulations.
• Scouting of opponents: run film exchange, scout opponents, and write scouting reports.

Recruiting and Fundraising | 15%

• Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes.
• Assist with fundraising efforts for women's basketball.

Other | 10%

• Foster the academic achievement and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Teach physical education and activities courses depending on education and experience.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required and Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.
• Experience and track record of building positive relationships with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches, while cultivating a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Experience and passion for cultivating student athletes' potential.

Whitworth Values

• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability and ethical understanding to adhere to all NCAA and NWC rules and regulations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and colleagues.
• Knowledge of how to support a successful intercollegiate basketball program.
• Ability and leadership to effectively identify and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, positioning, and strategies.
• Ability to teach basketball fundamentals.
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in intercollegiate basketball.
• Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

Position Details

Schedule

Full time (.83 FTE) | 10 months | 40 hours per week

Successful candidate must possess a valid drivers license.

A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required.