Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Work Study Only) (2 Positions)

Texas Wesleyan University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth seeks student workers as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Work Study Only) to support daily coaching operations and game-day activities. The role requires availability for practices, games, and related duties with hours varying, including evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are current students with basketball exposure and a willingness to work under supervision, while adhering to FERPA regulations and university policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in basketball settings is strongly preferred.
• Assistant experience is preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow directions.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and events in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tournaments, camps, fundraisers and other basketball-related activities and events.
• Assist with the setup and takedown before and after home games.
• Assist with the setup and execution of workouts.
• Student will work various hours depending on need, including evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as needed as discussed with coaching staff and Athletic Director.

Skills

Work under supervision

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Job description

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Work Study Only) (2 Positions)

Job Title Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Work Study Only) (2 Positions)

Position Summary

The Men’s Basketball Department is looking for student employees who will assist the coaching staff on the day to day operations. Serve an essential role during practices and games with the team. Student would need to be available to work various hours depending on need, possible evenings and weekend hours as needed. Assist in various activities.

Federal Work-Study Awarded students preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in tournaments, camps, fundraisers and other baseball related activities and events.
• Assist with the set-up and take-down before and after home games
• Assist with the setup and execution of workouts.
• Student will work various hour depending on need
• Due to the variances between the needs of each sport, coaching staff, and Athletic Director, other duties as needed may be assigned. Such duties will be discussed to the employee.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

Experience

• Experience working in basketball setting strongly preferred.
• Assistant Experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability and willingness to work supervised.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing.
• Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand and meet coaches, and staff needs and expectations.
• Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events in a fluid, changing environment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, blue prints and schematic.
• Knowledge in social media marketing.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks and duties.
• Ability to move around campus running errands.
• Ability to withstand exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Ability to stand extended periods of time.

Supplemental Questions

• Are you currently enrolled as a student at Texas Wesleyan University?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you qualify for Federal work study?
  • yes
  • no
• Are you available to work nights and weekends?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)
• Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Current Employee Application (for internal applicants)