Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Part-time, 12 month) - Athletics



Athletics

Azusa, CA

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Part-time, 12 month) - Athletics



Athletics

Azusa, CA Apply Now

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ID: S1429
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Part-Time

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

• Assist coaching staff in day-to-day operations with the program, including but not limited to coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, academic support and general operations within NCAA rules.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

• 2 - 4 years of previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that feature the education of student-athletes (SAs) in the development of techniques, skills and theory of the sport.
• Attend all games, both home and away, and provide bench-coaching.
• Attend all practices in-person and assist the head coach in required team/individual skill development.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes (PSAs) who are good fits for the university athletically, academically and socially; communicating with PSAs and families; processing official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
• Assist the head coach with SAs personnel meetings.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers.
• Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals, while working cooperatively with university coaches, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Aid in education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in JumpForward and the NCAA Institutional Request List (IRL).
• Aid in the discipleship and mentoring of SAs by meeting in-person with players on a regular basis.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
• Assist with team travel arrangements.
• Aid in academic support of SAs.
• Assist staff in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach and ministry opportunities.
• Assist in supervision of team equipment.
• Assist in transportation of team as needed for off campus events

Skills

• Appropriate knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and minister to SAs.
• Strong communication skills: both oral and written.
• Responsible driving skills.

Mental Demands

• Display of an active commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle.
• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor, which includes respecting the personhood of others, while multitasking in a deadline-oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program and university.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Ability to project voice for distance and/or in loud settings
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.
• Ability to analyze and assess video content of opponents and PSAs

Environment

• Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Hudl, compliance software, and other sport specific web-based and/or scouting applications.

Compensation

• Grade 5: $16.11 to $18.53 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'missions statement', and 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.