Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach - Part-Time Stipend

Loras College•Dubuque, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basketball coaching and management activities, including recruitment of student-athletes in a National Collegiate Athletic Association--Division III intercollegiate basketball program. Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings. Develops and implements a sound and effective basketball philosophy. Participates in the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential basketball student-athletes, requires extensive travel. Prepares scouting reports and game plans. Analyzes opponents and Loras personnel on film. Directs and coordinates with assistant coaches, practice schedules and meetings. Monitors the academic progress of assigned basketball student-athletes in the program. Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength and practice sessions. Assists in the recruitment, employment and evaluation of assistant basketball coaches. Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters and general public to publicize and promote the basketball program. Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially. May recommend the purchase of new basketball equipment, supplies and uniforms. May represent the College at American Rivers Conference meetings. Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips. Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university in any field.
Two years' experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate basketball.
Demonstrated success in coaching basketball and recruiting quality student-athletes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superior, colleagues, student-athletes and subordinates.
Ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the basketball program and develop problem-solving solutions.
Possess high energy level, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to represent the philosophy of Loras College to alumni, members of the Loras community, the media and prospective students.
Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite and film editing.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association-Division III and the American Rivers Conference as they pertain to collegiate basketball preferred.
Coaching and playing experience at the collegiate level preferred.
Also must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, fundamentals and drills associated with basketball.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a sound and effective basketball philosophy.
Participates in the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential basketball student-athletes, requires extensive travel.
Prepares scouting reports and game plans.
Analyzes opponents and Loras personnel on film.
Directs and coordinates with assistant coaches, practice schedules and meetings.
Monitors the academic progress of assigned basketball student-athletes in the program.
Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength and practice sessions.
Assists in the recruitment, employment and evaluation of assistant basketball coaches.
Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters and general public to publicize and promote the basketball program.
Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially.
May recommend the purchase of new basketball equipment, supplies and uniforms.
May represent the College at American Rivers Conference meetings.
Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
Performs other related duties as assigned.