Assistant Coach II, Men's Basketball

Westminster University•Salt Lake City, UT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster University is a private, independent, and comprehensive university in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 150 years, Westminster has combined academic excellence with a strong sense of community and purpose. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the university offers the energy of a growing metropolitan area alongside world-class outdoor recreation just minutes from campus. Our campus is collaborative, student-centered, and grounded in academic integrity. Faculty and staff work closely with students to foster critical thinking, career readiness, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. Employees are supported in their professional growth and encouraged to bring forward ideas that strengthen the university. Westminster is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive – offering flexibility, generous time off, and a culture that values balance, inclusion, and innovation. The Assistant Coach II, Men’s Basketball is a part-time hourly position which reports to the Head Coach for Men’s Basketball and is responsible with assisting the coaching and management of the men’s basketball program. Westminster University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA II) and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
2+ years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrate record of success in coaching and recruiting student athletes at the collegiate level.
Ability to work independently.
Strong leadership, motivational and organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal and public relation communication skills.
Ability to create a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with high standard sand goals.
Commitment to high academic and professional standards.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with the recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes.
General knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and experience in coaching basketball.
Assist with coaching during practices, games, and camps.
Assist with scouting of opponents and game video review with team.
Assist the head coach with administrative tasks as assigned which includes following but not limited to: Travel arrangements, Overseeing academic progress of student athletes, Team equipment, Fundraising activities, Community service.
Compliance with institutional, conference and national governing regulations.
Required to provide and/or secure and maintain CPR, AED and First Aid Certification.
Commitment to welfare and development of student athletes within the NCAA II philosophy.
Work closely with other staff to promote intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university learning environment and support the academic success of student-athletes.
Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards consistent with the University’s mission, vision and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Perform other duties as assigned.