Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jun 05, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 24, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$32,000/yr -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number
S01329
Position Title
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Department
Basketball - Men-1231
Job Category
Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number
S01329
Apply NowPosition Title
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Department
Basketball - Men-1231
Job Category
Staff Posting
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Location
On Campus
Pay Type
Salaried
Salary Range
$32,000.00
Compensation Practices
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/...
Position Details
The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, a state-of-the art-facility, is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (
NESCAC
). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.
Reporting to the head coach of Men’s Basketball, the assistant Men’s Basketball coach will have primary duties in planning for training sessions and competition, providing input on player evaluation and recruiting as well as other decisions concerning team operations. This includes the vision to develop and implement a strategic plan for long-term growth and improvement of the Men’s Basketball program at Wesleyan University.
Responsibilities include coaching and teaching (75% of expected effort) and administrative duties (25% of expected effort).
Coaching Responsibilities
Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition.
Provide video analysis for competition and practice sessions.
Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.
Teaching Responsibilities
As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.
Recruiting Responsibilities
Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.
Administrative Responsibilities
Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student-athletes.
Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
Plan and execute team community service efforts.
Coordinate team travel for in/out of region trips.
Provide additional support for contest management as needed.
This is an on-campus position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training, and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate men’s basketball program.
Proven ability to effectively coach high level athletes.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Word and excel.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constitutes.
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends.
Communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.
Valid driver’s license or ability to get one.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching.
Experience coaching at the Division
III
level and or
NESCAC
conference.
Current
CPR
/
AED
/First Aid certification.
Experience with intercollegiate contest management.
Experience with frontrush recruiting software.
Knowledge of
NESCAC
and
NCAA
Division
III
recruiting rules and regulations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by June 25, 2024.
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s
BLS
&
GLS
programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prosp... .
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