Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students’ qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.

Job Details:

• Location: F&M Campus – Lancaster, PA

• Classification: Full-time, Exempt

• Schedule: 40 hours per week. Evenings and weekends required.

• Reports to: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

• Department: Athletics & Recreation

• Approved Salary Range: $29,000.00 – $34,000.00

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the sports program.  The Head Coach supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes.  The Assistant Coach provides management and oversight of the program in the absence of the Head Coach.

• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the College’s goals of academic and athletic excellence.  Promotes academic achievement among athletes. Consults with and works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Success, Compliance regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.

• Provides instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation. Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.

• Assist the Head Coach with managing the program within budgetary guidelines to avoid exceeding budgetary limits.  Submits all budget-related reports as required in a timely manner to the Associate Athletic Director for Administration & Policy.  Advises the Head Coach of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs.  Assists Head Coach in formulating annual budget requests as necessary.

• Assure facilities and equipment are prepared in advance of practice sessions and games/meets/matches.  Report & monitor proper maintenance of equipment and practice and contest facilities to ensure safe playing conditions. Recruiting coordinator with head coach in developing and implementing internal recruiting strategies and programs to identify and attract promising student-athletes; maintains contact with promising athletes and provides prompt follow-up to inquiries from potential athletes.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• At least 1-3 years of experience coaching Women’s Basketball.

• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification.

• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.

• Large van certification within 90 days of hire.

• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Successful interview.

• Successful completion of background checks.

• This position requires driving for college business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver’s license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 3 or more years of experience coaching Women’s Basketball.

• Experience coaching in a Higher Education setting.