The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in coaching the women’s basketball team on and off the court.  The assistant coach will act as a mentor to players on the team providing guidance and advice in the areas of academics, athletics, and personal development.  The assistant coach will be familiar with academic advising as well as being able to provide assistance with retention and registration efforts.  The assistant coach will need to be a proficient recruiter and provide a safe, dynamic environment in which the student athletes can learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recruiting student-athletes to meet roster and recruitment goals.
• Assist with scheduling inter-collegiate games during season and off-season within NAIA, conference, and college policies and procedures.
• Adheres to NAIA policies and regulations and is able to articulate those to student-athletes, recruits, parents, and media.
• Assists with organizing pre-game and game arrangements, for example, equipment, facilities, officials, game/bench personnel, etc.
• Assists the head coach to coach the team during games and practices in an atmosphere of respect for all persons and acknowledges the values and mission of the university.
• Assists with fundraising and general sports promotion for athletic department and university.
• Serves as a member of university committees as requested and/ or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Directly supervises student managers.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coaching
• Extensive experience in the sport of basketball
• Knowledge of and adherence to NAIA policies and regulations
• Demonstrated experience as an effective recruiter.  Experience within a 300-mile radius of BCU is preferred.

Perched on a scenic hilltop in northwest Iowa, Briar Cliff University is a liberal arts institution offering baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs and is home to more than 1100 students. Since 1930, the University has educated students in the Franciscan tradition of service, caring, and openness to all. Grounded in faith and pursuit in higher learning, the liberal arts education from Briar Cliff shapes more than just students’ résumés – it shapes their character.

We invite applications for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references who will not be contacted without consent. These materials should be sent electronically to Theresa Vandenberg, Human Resources Manager ([email protected]).

Briar Cliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.