Carver Center Director & Assistant Mens Basketball Coach

About the role

At Augustana College, we empower students through engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and building strong community partnerships as part of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024‑29). Located on a scenic, wooded campus in Rock Island, Illinois, Augustana is part of the vibrant Quad‑Cities metropolitan area (population ~470,000), about a three‑hour drive from Chicago. This role combines the duties of Carver Center Director (25%) and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (75%), overseeing facility operations for the Carver Center and supporting the men's basketball program through recruiting, coaching, conditioning, and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility calendars and communicate schedules for all Carver Center activities, including intercollegiate athletic events, practices, conferences, and meetings.
• Handle staffing, set‑up, and breakdown for events in accordance with league, conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff, coaches, external groups, and vendors.
• Serve as liaison to sports information, athletic training, and equipment for game‑day operations.
• Assist with day‑to‑day maintenance of all athletic department facilities.
• Supervise game‑day staff for set‑up and take‑down of home athletic contests and special events.
• Apply critical thinking to help the Athletic Director create and implement strategies for event coordination and playing/practice season activities.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate practice activities for designated players.
• Provide group and individual assistance that engages athletes and builds program commitment.
• Work collaboratively with coaching staff to integrate efforts and drive program success.
• Assist other staff members with activities needed to reach team goals.
• Meet with prospective students and their families on campus and at remote