Assistant Coach- Focus Area in Men's Basketball

Peru State College; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball. The role involves analyzing performance, instructing student athletes, and assisting with recruiting and administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and coaching experience, with a preference for those with NCAA Division II experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive fringe benefit package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA or NAIA rules and regulations required.
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division II level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance and instruct student athletes in game strategies.
• Assist head coach with coaching, recruiting, and administration.
• Schedule and attend recruiting events.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Assistant Coach- Focus Area in Men's Basketball

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Coach- Focus Area in Men's Basketball

Nature of Work

Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques.

Examples of Work Performed

• Represent Wayne State College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high de-gree of integrity and quality.
• Promote and support Wayne State College and its mission.
• Promote and support Wayne State College Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
• Assist athletic program within the rules, policies, and procedures of Wayne State College, NSIC , and the NCAA .
• Assist the head coach with coaching, recruiting, administration, and overall implementation of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Assist head coach with the development, coordination, and implementation of practice plans, strategies, and coaching techniques.
• Provide leadership and oversight with program compliance of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Other duties assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics.

Admissions (40%):

• Schedule and attend high school visits/college fairs/recruiting events.
• Execute travel to attend recruiting events is an assigned territory (this may include day trips and/or overnight stays).
• Return and/or load information cards collected at visits.
• Maintain relationship with prospective students – responding to emails, phone calls, text messages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus coaching experience. Must have knowledge of NCAA or NAIA (as applicable) rules and regulations.
• Assistant Coaches with teaching assignments are required to have a Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division II level (or higher)

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Acceptable background, credit, and
DMV check; valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

Salary Information

Salary Information Competitive, commensurate with qualifications & experience. Attractive & comprehensive fringe benefit package. Annual salary range is $41,026-$51,283.

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1563P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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