Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

The Assistant Mens Basketball Coach is a full-time position responsible for assisting with the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Mens Basketball Coach with the day-to-day operations of the basketball program including coaching recruiting practice planning and preparation competition scheduling fundraising budgetary management strength & conditioning academic monitoring and other duties as assigned. The Assistant Mens Basketball Coach will also assist in the facilitation of program scheduling college and community relations and the academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Head Mens Basketball Coach.

At Westminster College we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students we do this by providing real-world hands-on learning opportunities small class sizes and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• In conjunction with the Head Mens Basketball Coach manage aspects of the team including strength and conditioning practicing competing and scheduling.
• Assist the Head Coach in recruiting and retaining academically qualified student-athletes within the guidelines of Westminster College the SLIAC (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) and NCAA Division-III.
• Collaborate with admission office staff and counselors for contacts campus visits and other recruiting activities.
• Monitor class schedules grades and student-athlete academic progress.
• Ensure that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Ensure that student athletes follow a standard of conduct that aligns with the core values of the College.
• Support the program by assisting in the organization and supervision of fundraising activities camps and clinics.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team the College SLIAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department attends department meetings and activities and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community alumni high school and club coaches media and general public.
• Complete other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Engage in regular consultation with athletic training and other sport department personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.
• Game management in other sports may be required.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree required.

Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of SLIAC and NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment eligibility and related functions is required. Candidates should have an athletics philosophy compatible with a Division-III liberal arts college.

Benefits:

• Medical dental and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability Hospitalization Accident and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life AD&D and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15 each year)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission financial aid and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to treatment of or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race color age religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin citizenship veteran status marital status disability or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave Washington West 2nd floor

Fulton MO 65251