Full-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

About the role

Responsible for leadership and assisting the head coach with oversight of all coaching duties for the men’s basketball team in all phases of a NCAA Division III program. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, practice/event coaching, game management, overall program administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree, with at least one year of previous successful collegiate coaching or playing experience, at college, semi-professional, professional or international level.
• A commitment to the welfare and development of student athletes within the philosophy of NCAA Division III.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, role-modeling, organizational and interpersonal skills, including technology and use of social media, sound judgment, ability to work with diverse population, and commitment to student academic and athletic success.
• Coach must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and be authorized to work in the United States; if holding a visa, status must allow for employment at Virginia Wesleyan University.

Requirements

Application Interested candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume via email at dmacedo@vwu.edu

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full time

About Batten University

Batten University (batten.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten University annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. Batten University is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.