Graduate Assistant: Women's Basketball Coach

North Park University•Chicago, IL

6d•$3,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, is seeking applications for the position of Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach. This assistantship begins in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester. North Park University, founded in 1891, is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving over 3,200 students. Located in Chicago's northside, NPU is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to serving diverse populations and values diversity among its faculty. The university aims to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology, with a vision to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence where faith, learning, and service meet.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.
Coaching or playing experience and extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball at the collegiate level are required.
Applicant must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
Applicant must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends).
Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the women’s basketball program at North Park University.
Analyze performance and instruct athletes in basketball techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition.
Assist with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
Execute practice and game planning/evaluation, including video exchange and breakdown.
Ensure a commitment to the academic success of basketball student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
Manage equipment usage.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.