REPORTS TO: Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Director of Athletics
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
LOCATION: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center, Grand Rapids, MI
SUMMARY: The individual in this position will support the head coach in duties pertaining to the team and program. The candidate will serve the players of the Cornerstone University Men’s Basketball program while acting in accordance with the mission of the university.
BENEFITS: Full tuition benefits, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in various areas of the Men’s Basketball Program
Attend and participate in team practices and meetings
Be actively involved in practices in whatever ways are needed
Be on the bench at home and away games
Watch video of opposing teams for scouting purposes
Help with opposing teams’ scouting reports
Watch CU game video for observation purposes and feedback
Help with recruiting players by attending games, contacting recruits through phone calls, text and other social media avenues
Work with individual players on skill development
Assist with Summer Camps
Assist with JV team
Help with alumni relations
Seek to build relationships of influence with team members that positively impact their spiritual and personal growth as followers of Christ
Perform other duties as assigned
18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required
Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
Competed in organized basketball at the high school level or above
High level of basketball knowledge
Relational, organized and confident
Desire to be a basketball coach at some level
Demonstrated professional organizational and communication skills
Ability to work/teach in a team setting
Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and has a heart for discipleship
A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University, as evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”