Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program serving as 2nd assistant. Primary tasks include but are limited to coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, and team practices. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Benefits

UIW

has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback.

UIW

offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include

UIW

tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (

EAP

), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (

PSLF

) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage

for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

| Job Duty Name | Essential Job Duties | | Description of Job Duties |
- Assist the head men’s basketball coach in managing and directing the basketball program. - Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing and scheduling. - Organize and maintain accurate inventory of basketball equipment and uniforms. - Coordinate travel arrangements. - Coordinate scouting and video exchange. - Coordinate facility needs of visiting teams. - Organize and complete all required paperwork. - Assist the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising. - Commit to and ensure adherence to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the Southland Conference and the NCAA. - Assist with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players. - Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attending department meetings and activities, and always representing the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public. - Perform other duties as assigned. |

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes. - Ability to scout opponents and break down game video. - A proven record in following directives and being responsible for assigned tasks. - Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed. - Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints. - Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. - Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, via social media and in writing. - Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. - Demonstrate the ability to market and promote UIW men’s basketball. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree. | | Required Work Experience |
Minimum of two (2) years of basketball coaching experience at the college or university level. Note that experience at the graduate-assistant level will be considered. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Four (4) or more years of collegiate basketball coaching experience. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

| | Work Hours |
Business hours of Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on team schedule. | | Physical Demands |
Typical for coach in this sport. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | AS1989PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Full Time | | Job Category | Administrator (exempt) | | Desired Start Date | 07/16/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Men's Basketball Coach | | Salary | $55,000-$60,000 Annualized | | Open Date | 06/26/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
N/A. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). | | Title IX |
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UIW Website
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • WorkplaceDiversity.com
   • HispanicDiversity.com
   • BlackJobCenter.com
   • WomenJobCenter.com
   • VeteransConnect.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Employee Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

   • Less than Bachelor's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PHD or higher

4. * How many years of men's basketball coaching experience do you have at the college or university level? Note that graduate-assistant level coaching experience will be considered and thus, can be counted in your response.

   • Less than 2 years basketball coaching experience at collegiate level
   • 2 years of basketball coaching experience at collegiate level
   • 3 years of basketball coaching experience at collegiate level
   • 4 or more years of basketball coaching experience at collegiate level

5. * Describe your experience managing a sports budget.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
   • No
   • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old