Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach – Lindenwood University

School:

Lindenwood University

Position:

Assistant Coach

Position Type:

Full-time

Organization:

NCAA

Level:

Division II

Conference:

GLVC

Description:

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with all activities of the designated program, including but not limited to, recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes, academic progress of student-athletes, competitive game strategy, budget management, coaching staff oversight, and the program’s compliance with the University, conference and NCAA.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Student/Athlete Academic Success

Promotes and facilitates student-athlete academic success
Manages and monitors academic and graduation progress

Competitive Success of Sports

Assists the head coach with the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate athletic program
Produces a high performing team capable of meeting and maintaining competitive expectations as determined by University Athletic Administration
Identifies, evaluates and recruits student-athletes to succeed at Lindenwood University

Administration

Completes all administrative responsibilities associated with the program in a timely manner
Operates a program that is fiscally responsible and remains within the assigned budget parameters
Provides leadership in the team’s fundraising activities and initiatives to advance the program
Understands and adheres to the policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations and rules of Lindenwood University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and conference

University and Community Relations

Actively represents the program, department, alumni, campus and community
Ensures that the program is actively engaged in on-campus and off-campus community involvement/service activities
Attends or has representation at all department and university meetings and other events as scheduled by University Athletic Administration
Maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders (includes but not limited to: coaches, support staff – academics, compliance, athletic performance, sports medicine, mental health, faculty and staff)

Support the Mission of the University

Abides by coaching Code of Conduct
Designs and delivers instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs, producing a holistic student-athlete experience through academics, athletics and community engagement
Creates opportunity for student-athletes to learn and develop both physically and mentally
Exemplifies and promotes the values of the University; integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and community, in addition to the Athletic Department’s values; relentless, original, all-encompassing, and responsibility
Engages in continued self-directed professional growth and development

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)