Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with all phases of a competitive intercollegiate basketball program. Responsible for assisting the women’s basketball recruiting annually. Understand the role of Division III athletics in the educational process and recruit quality student-athletes who reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with all phases of a competitive Division III program.
• Work independently in assigned area/position.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Athletics to ensure all student-athletes meet applicable eligibility requirements and prepare all necessary documents for participation in a timely manner.
• Assist in tracking academic progress of women’s basketball student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and execution of practice and game plans.
• Assist in recruiting and assigned an area from which to produce commitments to the institution.
• Assist in program and department fundraising and community engagement and service initiatives.
• Assist in conducting and directing instructional camps/clinics for youth and potential recruits.
• Work with Director of Athletic Communications on providing program information and statistics to media and fans via various platforms including press release, press conferences, social media, etc.
• Assist in the development of and actively participate in a plan to enhance public relations for the women’s basketball program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior successful high school or college coaching/recruiting experience; preferably at the Division III level; with a familiarity of the CCIW and greater Chicagoland area.
• Satisfactorily pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Certification test.
• Strong background in all aspects of basketball.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sense of organization and self-motivation.
• Strong recruiting abilities, with a commitment to academic excellence.
• High level of integrity.