Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours. The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive basketball program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in coaching Women's Basketball at the collegiate level, elite club or high school level.
A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations and policies of NCAA and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership abilities
Experience in coaching at the collegiate level
Experience in fundraising

Responsibilities

Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules
Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community
Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
Conduct sound fiscal management, and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
Establish positive relationships with support staff
Assist in planning as well as participate in basketball camps and clinics
Represent the basketball program as designated by the head coach
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles per board policy
Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus
Other duties as assigned