Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

EXPIRED

Title: Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Position summary

Under the supervision of the Women's Basketball Head Coach, the Women's Basketball Assistant Coach helps direct and provide leadership for the women's basketball program operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations.

Expectations not limited to:

• Assist in the coordination of the overall operation and management of the university’s intercollegiate athletics women’s basketball program, including but not limited to: recruitment on and off campus and retention of qualified student-athletes, individual and team preparation, practice and game organization and coaching, scheduling, and alumni and community relations.
• Assist in fund raising, academics, travel, and provide opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.
• Assist in team development, including establishing goals, objectives, and values for the program consistent with the mission of the Athletics Department.
• Assist with the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with the training; unit to ensure that student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and the University, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Great American Conference (GAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Supporting the mission and vision of Ouachita Baptist University and the Athletics Department; helping develop and implement a marketing strategy to enhance the brand and tell the stories of Ouachita Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Title: Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Position summary

Under the supervision of the Women's Basketball Head Coach, the Women's Basketball Assistant Coach helps direct and provide leadership for the women's basketball program operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations.

Expectations not limited to:

• Assist in the coordination of the overall operation and management of the university’s intercollegiate athletics women’s basketball program, including but not limited to: recruitment on and off campus and retention of qualified student-athletes, individual and team preparation, practice and game organization and coaching, scheduling, and alumni and community relations.
• Assist in fund raising, academics, travel, and provide opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.
• Assist in team development, including establishing goals, objectives, and values for the program consistent with the mission of the Athletics Department.
• Assist with the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with the training; unit to ensure that student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and the University, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Great American Conference (GAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Supporting the mission and vision of Ouachita Baptist University and the Athletics Department; helping develop and implement a marketing strategy to enhance the brand and tell the stories of Ouachita Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of three (3) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are required.
• Must pass the NCAA-required coaches training, have or obtain AED/CPR certification, and be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five (5) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.

To apply

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of four references to Kiley Hill at hillk@obu.edu.