Assistant Coach-Women's Basketball

Wheaton College•Wheaton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This person serves as an assistant women’s basketball coach. This position reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. This person will operate with a committed understanding that in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. This is a part-time position and pays a stipend of $9200. As a Christ-centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to recruit quality student-athletes at the college level
Good communication skills
A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education
Strong organizational skills
Competency in MSOffice computer programs

Nice To Haves

High school or collegiate athletic experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist basketball coaching staff in practice planning, instructing, and reviewing practice video
Assist basketball coaching staff in game preparations
Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
Assist in scouting of opponents and preparation of scouting reports to team
Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes
Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes
Serve as a consistent role model and resource for student-athletes
Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed
Assist the head coach with planning/budget for Beth Baker Classic, team meals during away games, and team transportation.
Assist head coach in all aspects of the recruiting process including evaluation of prospects, visit coordination, and ongoing recruiting communication (i.e. calls/texts/mailings)