Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Muhlenberg College • Mount Vernon, IA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the program within the college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years related professional experience, or a combination of professional and athletic experience leading to a similar qualification required.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III philosophy of athletics and adherence to NCAA regulations regarding operation of athletic programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass Muhlenberg College driving test. Including driving vans when necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with a varied audience, including but not limited to students, parents, College employees, alumni, and community relations.
• Daily, in-person, office hours are expected.
• Ability to travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the team.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & Creating a Positive Student-Athlete Experience
• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.
• Assist in administering a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.
• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes, and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.
• Assist head coach in developing and delivering practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests.
• Assist in film analysis with individual and team including practice film, game film, and opponent scouting reports.
• Community & Alumni Engagement
• Under the direction of the head coach, promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics.
• Student-Athlete Recruiting & Retention
• Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the head coach and Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long term recruiting goals are being achieved.
• Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.
• Oversee on-campus recruiting, including correspondence and meeting with recruits.
• Participate in off-campus recruiting, including showcases and camps on a year-round basis.
• Professional Development
• In collaboration with the Head Coach, develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, and leadership .
• Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs. Including but not limited to game management duties.

Benefits

• Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays, vacation days, sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-term disability, life insurance, work/life balance policies, and retirement.
• Waiting periods may apply.
• In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees