Women’s Basketball Coach & Admissions Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks an Assistant Coach - Women’s Basketball/ Admissions Counselor to support recruitment and athletic program operations. The role combines coaching duties with a collateral admissions assignment aimed at diversifying the student body and expanding outreach across the Midwest.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment events, meeting prospective students and families, and traveling extensively during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Basketball coaching or playing experience at high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills such as excellent written and public speaking.
• Experience working with students from various backgrounds, which may include low income, first generation, and students from urban schools.
• Ability to lift/transport materials up to 35lbs.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and a two year driving history.

Responsibilities

• Admissions Counselor: meet with prospective students and parents, high school counselors, and other contacts to promote UW-La Crosse opportunities and increase applicants.
• Assistant Coach: assist in planning, recruiting, coaching, developing and administering the basketball program; manage travel, equipment, and camps; support program objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Peoplesoft

ImageNow

TargetX CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks an Assistant Coach - Women’s Basketball/ Admissions Counselor to support recruitment and athletic program operations. The role combines coaching duties with a collateral admissions assignment aimed at diversifying the student body and expanding outreach across the Midwest.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment events, meeting prospective students and families, and traveling extensively during peak seasons.