Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

PLNU is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball to lead and grow a competitive program that develops student-athletes athletically, academically, and spiritually. This role is responsible for building a cohesive team culture that reflects the university’s values while fostering excellence on and off the court.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and develop a competitive collegiate basketball program
• Strong recruiting acumen with the ability to identify and attract mission-fit student-athletes
• Demonstrated ability to build team culture focused on accountability, development, and success
• Ability to mentor and develop student-athletes holistically (academic, personal, and athletic growth)
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within an athletic department and campus community
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage students, families, and stakeholders
• Experience organizing and managing program operations, schedules, and logistics
• Ability to foster high levels of student engagement, retention, and program support
• Commitment to creating a positive, disciplined, and growth-oriented team environment
• Coaching experience and proven ability as a bench coach
• Ability to understand the complexity of student involvement in a Christian higher education setting and to mentor athletes to be successful in the total university experience
• Ability to support and stimulate student athlete holistic growth and to generate activities which enhance athletes' potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually
• Ability to relate effectively with students and student-athletes
• Demonstrated abilities in teaching basketball, recruitment and administration management
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all aspects of the women's basketball program in alignment with university and athletic department goals
• Establish and maintain a program culture that reflects PLNU’s mission and student development priorities
• Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who align with academic and lifestyle expectations
• Design and implement training, practice, and competition strategies to maximize team performance
• Mentor student-athletes to support their academic success, personal growth, and graduation outcomes
• Foster team participation in service, worship, and department-wide spiritual development activities
• Collaborate with athletic department staff and campus partners to support program success
• Promote the program to enhance student body engagement and community support
• Manage program operations including planning, scheduling, and administrative coordination
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support athletic department initiatives

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed