Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Job Type:

Administrative Staff Job Number:

00479

Location:

Westerville, OH Division:

Student Affairs

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University is in search of an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach who assists the Head Women's Basketball Coach by performing the following duties: This is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Head Women's Basketball Coach in conducting a successful intercollegiate basketball program, ensuring that the program provides positive athletics experience while promoting sportsmanship for its participants, enhances campus life and operate within University, NCAA and OAC conference regulations. Assists the head coach with the daily competitive operation of the basketball program including but not limited to: teaching sport related skills and strategies, conducting film study, observing student-athletes during practice and games, and preparing practice plans. In addition, this individual will assist with ensuring and monitoring the academic success of the basketball student-athletes. Assists in the attraction and retention of student-athletes while promoting a diverse campus environment. Evaluate talent and communicate with high school coaches and prospective student-athletes on the benefits of Otterbein University, while monitoring their progress through the admission process. Assist with the supervision and coordination of strength and conditioning programs as directed by the head coach. Participates in the planning and monitoring of such activities, including equipment and facility supervision. Must be able to transport teams via van if necessary. Online testing required through institution. Responsible for working with the athletic trainers and team physicians for the medical well-being and protection of the student-athlete during preseason, regular season and post season activities; each athlete must receive a medical evaluation prior to participation; athletic training hours will be posted for preventative care and rehabilitation; emergency procedures must be reviewed, established and followed for practice and competition. Responsible for the personal conduct of self as well as student-athletes and any others associated with the program. Must be familiar with the Otterbein University Student Code of Conduct and the Student Athlete Handbook and manage to the standards of good conduct and image that will reflect positively on the sport program, the Athletics department and Otterbein University. In addition, the promotion of a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the team, Athletics program, and University is essential. Any additional administrative assignment will be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

BS/BA Degree; experience and demonstrated success in teaching, coaching, recruiting and mentoring.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver's license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills including grammar.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be competent in general math.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of general program procedures. Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Must take pride in and be thorough in quality of work produced.

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess excellent attention to details; must be a team player and interact collegially with co-workers and other constituencies. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in unusual or new situations. Must be able to work independently and must retain confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, reach and use repetitive motions of hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or bend. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Tuition benefit to employee, spouse or domestic partner and dependents Accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation 10 days paid sick time 12 paid holidays plus bonus days Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner Life Insurance Defined contribution retirement plan and much more This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. Otterbein University's achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer. To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/5325260/assistant-womens-basketball-coach jeid-a19944d2bdb4004f8cf6067966aa195a