Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Supplemental LTD

Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and

403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid time‑off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Waiver programs

YMCA discounts

Job summary

Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL, is seeking an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to support the head coach in daily practice, competition, and player development. This role also involves assisting with recruiting and contacting prospective student‑athletes while promoting positive public relations around the program.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of college basketball/coaching experience, and knowledge of Synergy and JustPlay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of college basketball and/or coaching experience.
• Working knowledge of Synergy and JustPlay software.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with conducting practices and competition, and contribute to individual player development.
• Assist with recruiting and contacting prospective student‑athletes; promote positive public relations.

Skills

Two years basketball coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Synergy

JustPlay

Job description

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Category

• Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department

• INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Locations

• Macomb, IL

Appointment

• August 2026

Rank & Salary

• $40,000-$45,000 per year.

Responsibilities

The assistant coach for women's basketball is responsible for all aspects related to assisting the head coach with conducting practices and competition, individual development, assisting with recruiting and contacting prospective student‑athletes and promoting/maintaining positive public relations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid time‑off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Waiver programs
• Discounts to the local YMCA

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years college basketball and/or coaching experience.
• Working knowledge of Synergy and JustPlay software.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience coaching or playing at the DI level.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree‑granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information

THE UNIVERSITY

WIU. Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non‑residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU‑Macomb, IL

Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post‑baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice‑daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU‑Quad Cities

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four‑year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi‑state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post‑baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service.