Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Basketball Coach, the
Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of
Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects
relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics
experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and
weekend hours.

Job Description:

The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II
institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is
responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically
competitive basketball program, including, but not limited
to:

Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and
training schedules
Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches
and the broader campus community
Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other
aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive
environments
Conduct sound fiscal management, and participate in fundraising
activities supporting the program
Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community
engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of
student-athletes
Establish positive relationships with support staff
Assist in planning as well as participate in basketball camps
and clinics
Represent the basketball program as designated by the head
coach
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive
vehicles per board policy
Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus
Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in coaching Women’s Basketball at the collegiate
level, elite club or high school level.
A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the
rules, regulations and policies of NCAA and the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated leadership abilities
Experience in coaching at the collegiate level
Experience in fundraising

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

Employee reports to the Women’s Basketball Head Coach.

The employee will have the following direct reports: N/A

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Moderate noise, consistent with an arena environment
Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of
time.
Ability to work standing and be active for extended periods of
time
Must be available nights and weekend hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential function

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and
fingers
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision requirements due to specific computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Travel to non-conference and conference scheduled away games,
NCAA post-season contests and RMAC meetings. Out of state travel
may be necessary for recruiting / professional development

Compensation

The s alary range is $35,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the
position.

Resume

Names and contact information for three current, professional
references.

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2026,
will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official
transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La
Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier
public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of
the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic
programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse
spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve
their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal
Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in
neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the
education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.
Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health
sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework
builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found
around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty
on research projects with real-world implications. Like the
mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life
balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy
unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300
days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and
biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to
notify prospective employees, current employees, students and
applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report
is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher
Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the
Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report
contains information about:

Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and other drug policy

Sexual assault policy

Campus security policies

Campus/community resources

The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on
enrollment

Where to find registered sex offender information

Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two
ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport
Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper
copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them
at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic
status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic
information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be
extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal
opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to
increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College
is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read
policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards

David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

210 Berndt Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX
Coordinator

210 Berndt Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7049 [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy,
sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime
statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and
campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the
basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries
about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College
may be directed to FLC’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of
Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act
of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon
request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone
970-247-7459 or email [email protected] at least five business
days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your
request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to
provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Please ensure that you have this information available well in
advance of the assessment date.