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 salary 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