Bethel University has an immediate opening for an Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball.

Starts May 1, 2024

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of a NAIA Women’s Basketball program. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete and be willing to adhere to all Bethel University, Crossroads League, and NAIA Regulations. The following duties are customary for this position, but are not all-inclusive — duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on head coach and athletic director discretion and institutional needs:

• On-court coaching during team and individual training/practice/workouts.
• Game day coaching, preparation, operations, and personnel management
• Assist with practice planning, organization, and execution
• Assist with travel preparation and logistics
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes
• Coordinate recruiting activities with the head coach and other assistant coaches
• Assist with scouting reports – have a working knowledge of Synergy and Hudl platforms
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete’s progress to ensure academic eligibility, and referral to appropriate University academic resources
• Assist with team equipment and supplies inventory
• Engage in fundraising efforts and other public relations activities as requested by the Head Coach
• Plan and execute camps and clinics for perspective student-athletes and youth in the local community
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Must have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of basketball
• Knowledge of NAIA rules
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Must be willing and able to travel and work evenings and weekends
• Ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with student-athletes, a network of coaches, alumni, vendors, and donors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Coaching experience
• Knowledge and experience in the recruiting process

Preferred Qualifications

• College or University playing experience
• Graphic Design or film experience
• Master’s degree or above
• Experience with scouting, film analysis, performance data analysis
• Experience with player development and methodology

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