Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball - Wittenberg University

Wittenberg-University; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenberg University is seeking applications for an Assistant Coach for the Women's Basketball program. The role supports the head coach in all aspects of a NCAA Division III program.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt-level position reporting to the Head Women's Basketball Coach. Essential duties include aiding in practice and game-day prep, recruiting and graduating student-athletes, and ensuring academic integrity while engaging with students, parents, alumni, and staff.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of collegiate coaching or playing experience (post position).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of Hudl, Synergy, Frontrush or similar recruiting software and social media platforms.
• Travel, some evenings, nights and weekends required. Driver's license and Ohio license within 30 days if out of state.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with practice and game-day prep and execution.
• Evaluate, recruit, and graduate student-athletes.
• Provide service to the Institution as assigned by Directors of Athletics & Recreation, reporting to Assistant AD for Facilities & Events.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Organization

Tools

Hudl

Synergy

Frontrush

Microsoft Office

Job description

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professors,engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions,Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs,three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well‑well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays, our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles, while maintaining a good work‑life balance.

Job Description:

Wittenberg University is seeking applications for an Assistant Coach for the Women's Basketball program. This individual will assist the head coach in leading all aspects of an NCAA Division III Women's Basketball program. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt-levelposition reporting to the Head Women's Basketball Coach.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the head coach with practice and game‑day preparation and execution.

Evaluate, recruit, and graduate student‑athletes.

Provide service to the Institution as assigned by Director of Athletics & Recreation, reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events.

Maintain and ensure student‑athlete academic integrity.

Interact effectively and appropriately with student‑athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.

Conduct student‑worker hiring, training, and supervision.

Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

For this position, we require that candidates have:

• Minimum 1-3 years of previous collegiate coaching or playing experience with the post position.
• Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to interact effectively and appropriately with student‑athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.
• Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Microsoft Office, athletic video and performance review software (i.e. Hudl, Synergy), social media platforms, and recruiting software (i.e. Frontrush).
• Travel is required as well as some evening, night,and weekend work.

A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at‑large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job related).