Assistant Coach, Men's Bowling

Marian University; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI, invites applications for an Assistant Bowling Coach to support the Head Coach in all phases of the program. This exempt, on-site role focuses on student-athlete development, recruiting coordination, and game day operations.

The ideal candidate will have collegiate coaching experience, knowledge of NCAA Division III rules, and strong organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills; willingness to work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the collegiate level and knowledge of NCAA Division III.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Strong organizational, writing, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience with recruiting software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying prospective student-athletes and network with high school/club coaches.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress.
• Support head coach with game day responsibilities.
• Promote ethical conduct and professional standards.
• Monitor conditioning and training of student-athletes.
• Instruct student-athletes on academic expectations and social responsibility.
• Ensure proper safety standards and report equipment issues.
• Assist in scouting future opponents.
• Maintain a positive, professional environment within the University community.

Skills

Coaching experience

NCAA DIII rules

Evening/weekend availability

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership abilities

Recruiting software experience

Driver's license

Mission alignment

Tools

Recruiting software

Job description

Reports To: Director of Athletics/Head Bowling Coach

FLSA: Exempt

This position promotes and supports the learning experience of Marian University students by assisting the Head Coach in all phases of our men’s bowling program within compliance of Marian University and the appropriate men’s bowling governing bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In collaboration with the head coach, the assistant coach develops and maintains a system to identify prospective student-athletes. Communicates and networks with high school and club coaches
• Assist in monitoring student athlete academic progress.
• Assist the head coach with all game day responsibilities.
• Serve as a role model for the student athletes by continuously exhibiting ethical and professional conduct.
• Assist in monitoring the conditioning and training of the student athletes
• Assist in instructing student-athletes on high expectations for academic achievement; monitors the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Assist in instructing student-athletes on high expectations for student‑athlete social responsibility and works to develop well‑rounded student‑athletes.
• Assist in instructing student-athletes on a standard of proper student‑athlete conduct, both in and out of the athletic arena and works with the Director of Athletics to sanction those who do not meet the set standard.
• Assist in instructing student-athletes on a standard of proper safety. Monitors condition of equipment and facilities, and reports items in need of repair/maintenance to Instructs student-athletes on a standard of proper student‑athlete conduct.
• Assist in scouting future opponents.
• Maintains a positive work environment by cooperating in a professional manner with the University community.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Able to demonstrate professional development in coaching, collegiate level game knowledge, and a passion for teaching
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruitment, rules and regulations
• Must have willingness to work nights and weekends
• Candidate must demonstrate great organizational skills in addition to writing and computer skills, interpersonal communication skills, and leadership abilities
• Experience with “recruiting software” preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Willingness to support the Mission and Core Values of the University.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to find, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25lbs.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.