Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

The Athletic Department at West Liberty University is in search an Assistant Coach Men's Basketball. The Assistant Coach Men's Basketball is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student retention. 

Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision, working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment and prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/or research procedures. 

Responsibilities:

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

The Athletic Department at West Liberty University is in search an Assistant Coach Men's Basketball. The Assistant Coach Men's Basketball is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student retention. 

Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision, working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment and prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/or research procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Coaches the team of student athletes
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student athletes as well as ensuring timely submission of their academic records to admissions.
• Monitors class schedules, grades, and student athlete academic progress.
• Develops and recommends game strategy and position assignments.
• Monitors the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, including accountability for expense control of sports budget. 
• Adheres to all rules and regulations set fourth for the team and the institution as well as the appropriate conference and athletic association.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the institution positively when interacting with community, alumni, media, and general public.
  

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• 1 year+ relevant high school, college, or junior college experience
• 1 year+ collegiate coaching preferred 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Ability to inspire and develop staff

• Proactively approach responsibilities 

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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