Womens Basketball Assistant Coach

• Institutional Mission Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.
• Position Overview: Under direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the management and administration of the sports program and team.
• Understands the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson University community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson University through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and general public.
• Major Responsibilities: · Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student-athletes on a regular basis.
• Assist in coaching during athletic events. · Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season.
• Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s).
• Areas include technical aspect of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development. · Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction. · Assists with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes. · Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes in national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards. · Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources. · Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

· Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

Education

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree is required. 2. Masters preferred.
• Experience and
• Knowledge: 1. Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport. 2. High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.