Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Warner Pacific University•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is a part-time position that reports to the Head Men's Basketball Coach. This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of the sport in the best interest of the college, in concurrence with the policies and regulations approved by the Board of Trustees and the practices and procedures of the college administration, as well as the Cascade Collegiate Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Coaching experience in a high school, club, or collegiate environment
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communication
Ability to travel 50-75% during the season
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and demonstrated commitment to diversity
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently efficiently and effectively
Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt and work effectively in a varied-paced or fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Head or Assistant coaching experience in a collegiate environment
Experience recruiting student-athletes

Responsibilities

Assists in the management and direction of all aspects of the program.
Assists with recruiting student-athletes by following University and NAIA policies and meets College goals for roster size.
Assists in creating practice plans and executes accordingly.
Assists in fundraising efforts and follows University and departmental policies.
Assists in coordination team travel arrangements including reservation and operation of vehicles, lodging, and meals with the Director of Athletics.
Assists in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes.
Assists in public relations efforts of the program.
Assists in coordination of team community service activities.
Demonstrates interest in/aptitude for good sportsmanship, maintaining poise/self-control, teaching team to play hard yet fairly.
Acts as a welcoming host to visiting teams, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Ensures student-athletes practice good sportsmanship and abide by team/departmental policies.
Ensures knowledge and compliance of current University, Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC), and NAIA policies and procedures.
Responsible for working with Sports Information Director for game management.
Follows departmental and University policies and procedures in regard to expenditures.
Responsible for inventory of university-owned equipment and uniforms.
Responsible for reporting any potential NAIA violations directly to the Athletic Director.
Works closely with the Sports Medicine office for ongoing care, strength & conditioning, and injury prevention of student-athletes.
Participates in Men's Basketball Coaches Association, NAIA, CCC and Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Demonstrates commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the College and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
Exhibits commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
Adheres to University policies and procedures.
Contributes to the support and implementation of the University Strategic Plan.