Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
About the Role
The assistant coach for women's basketball is responsible for all aspects related to assisting the head coach with conducting practices and competition, individual development, assisting with recruiting and contacting prospective student-athletes and promoting/maintaining positive public relations.
Responsibilities
- Assist head coach with conducting practices and competition
- Individual development of student-athletes
- Assist with recruiting and contacting prospective student-athletes
- Promote and maintain positive public relations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education or equivalent from an international accrediting body at time of appointment)
- Two years college basketball and/or coaching experience
- Working knowledge of Synergy and JustPlay software
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Experience coaching or playing at the DI level
Pay
$40,000-$45,000 per year.
Benefits
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), including: Health Insurance plans (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.