ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Christ-like (biblical) leadership in collaboration with the Head Coach and Sport Supervisor for the women’s basketball program and athletic department.

1. In partnership with the head coach, successfully recruit and graduate quality student athletes of high moral character and integrity.
2. Disciple and assist with character development of student-athletes.
3. Mentor and supervise student-athletes, student-workers and team managers.
4. Assist in planning and involvement of summer missions opportunities for student-athletes.
5. In partnership with the head coach and with appropriate budget approvals, schedule team travel and accommodations.
6. In partnership with the head coach, supervise, prepare, and maintain oversight of women’s basketball program budget.
7. In partnership with the head coach, scout opponents and assist in game planning.
8. In partnership with the head coach, assist in practice and game-day preparation and execution.
9. In partnership with the head coach, provide individual skill instruction for student-athletes.
10. Assist and provide fund raising efforts aimed at the support of the women’s basketball program and athletic department.
11. Assist in the development of public relations with local constituencies aimed at generating support for WJU athletic programs.
12. Partner with head coach to run/manage camps, leagues and community outreach activities and events.
13. Represent the University at conference and national meetings and conventions as assigned.
14. Maintain responsibility for a variety of administrative support duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director in areas that reflects the strengths and expertise of the candidate.
15. Participate in extensive travel to games, recruiting tournaments, and athletic-related events.
16. Maintain flexible work schedule to accommodate all practices and games including weekends and travel.
17. Athletic Coordinator component based on needs of Athletic Department and abilities of employee.
18. Complete other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Administration.
    

    QUALIFICATIONS

     

    EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Master’s degree preferred

     

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

    • Knowledge of and commitment to William Jessup University mission statement and philosophy, NAIA and conference rules and regulations.
    • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of all aspects of the game of basketball.
    • 1-3 years of playing or coaching experience at the collegiate or elite club level required, 3-5 years preferred. Recruiting experience at the college level or equivalent related experience required.

     

    SKILLS/ABILITIES:

    • A strong and visible Christian faith.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
    • Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong foundational computer skills.
    • Familiarity with sport specific technology programs such as but not limited to Synergy Video Editing, JumpForward Recruiting Software, Photoshop, and other emerging technology platforms.