Assistant Coach (Seasonal) - Men's Basketball

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Assistant Coach (Seasonal) - Men's Basketball

Job Title: Assistant Coach (Seasonal) – Men’s Basketball

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Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Assistant Coach (Seasonal) - Men's Basketball

Job Title: Assistant Coach (Seasonal) – Men’s Basketball

Department:
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Athletics

Reports to:
Head Coach – Men’s Basketball

Status:
Seasonal, Non-Benefit Eligible

Location:
Lisle Campus

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the Men’s Basketball program.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist in developing a recruitment strategy for prospective student athletes. Informing prospects of University academic programs, talent evaluation, coordinating mailings, telephone calls, and email exchanges. Maintain department and University standards for communication by actively monitoring on campus and off campus through in person contacts. Work effectively with the department of intercollegiate athletics and office of enrollment services to meet recruitment goals.

Assist with day to day duties: Assist in the planning, development, and direction of all team training and conditioning activities in the traditional segment at a level that will place program in a position of competitive leadership in the Northern Athletics Conference. Assist in preparation and implementation of scouting reports, game film, as well as film exchange program.20%
Serve as game day manager for Benedictine University Athletics and the Sports Complex. Assist with all event responsibilities including set up and take down and overseeing events. Responsible for initiating contact with all visiting athletic teams to identify game-day needs. Coordinate the set up and take down for home athletics events.

Implementation and organization of student athlete services program. Partner with the student success center and coaching staff in providing academic services for student athletes. Partner with Student Athlete Services to assist students in daily needs and services.Create a “watch” list each term, as well as monitor class attendance and term progress reports. Coordinate with Student Athlete Services to inform faculty of student-athlete absences. Assist with the retention of student athletes through social and academic counseling; interaction with University retention team and coaching staff.

Assist with Men’s Basketball operations under the supervision of the Head Coach. This includes managing the overall budget, including the basketball operating budget, recruiting budget, and fundraising budget within the approved policies and procedures of Benedictine University. This will also include coordinating team travel, room reservations (on and off campus), and meals.This includes management, purchase and inventory of team uniforms, equipment and supplies. Provide instruction in technique and safety procedures in adherence with NCAA regulations and Sports Performance expectations in the declared playing and practice seasons.

Other Functions:

• Adherence to all Benedictine University and Division of Student Engagement policies and procedures. Work independently and creatively within established guidelines, while at the same time functioning as a member of a team.
  
• Attend departmental and University related meetings and events.
  
• Strong leadership, administrative, planning and presentation skills, including oral and written communications
  
• Work in coordination with University offices and departments to coordinate and facilitate program needs, serve on University committees as needed.
  
• Maintain high level of organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  
• Ability to attain goals through knowledge of regulation and accreditation requirements, as well as incorporate best practices into initiatives.
  
• Ability to create a culture of collaboration with all campus constituents.
  
• Experience working in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity and/or access
  
• Employs sound project management practices, methodologies, and principles to accomplish work.
  
• Proven ability to organize information; assess, utilize and navigate online platforms; and conduct detailed data analysis and develop reports based on data
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations and matters with diplomacy and superior judgement.
  
• Ability to complete high-level analysis of data.
  
• Demonstrated analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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