Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, this coach will assist with the responsibilities of the NCAA D-III Women’s Basketball program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, NCAC, and Kenyon College policies and regulations. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will work in conjunction with the head coach to fulfill the following responsibilities: coaching, providing
leadership for student-athletes, scouting, recruiting, instructing, strength training & conditioning, arranging travel,tracking equipment, and developing alumni contacts. Additional responsibilities will be assigned in game management, facility overview, teaching, and / or administration. It is also expected that the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach embrace the department mission of fostering learning and developing community with a focus on the values of citizenship, competition, resiliency, sportsmanship, and teamwork within Kenyon’s unique campus culture. Successful candidates will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their support for students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
• Teach and instruct student-athletes in the fundamentals of basketball, specifically but not exclusively working with post players.
• Conduct film analysis and construct scouting reports for all opponents.
• Develop and implement a strength training/agility program with the assistance of the strength and conditioning coach, both in and out of season.
• Organize and manage team travel needs. Schedule hotels, meals, and transportation.
• Recruit academically and athletically strong applicants for admission in the selective, highly competitive application pool at Kenyon College utilizing ARMS software, including preparing promotional materials
• Maintain an excellent record-keeping for all purchases and expenses for the program.
• Inventory and safety check all uniforms and basketball-specific equipment.
• Work in conjunction with athletic trainers to maintain student-athlete welfare
• Stay up-to-date with sport and coaching best practices to provide opportunities for all involved in the program to become students of the game by sharing knowledge of the sport Participate in the NCAC governance for Women’s Basketball at coaches' meetings.
• All coaches are assigned additional duties in the areas of facility and event /game management and teaching. These responsibilities are determined annually by Coordinator of Lifetime Fitness, Game/Event Manager, Facility Manager(s) and Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation

Other Expectations:

• Serve as a member of the Athletics, Fitness and Recreation team, responsible for providing leadership, goals, and program implementation at a fully residential campus housing 1800 undergraduate students.
• Develop and maintain mutually supportive and collaborative working relationships with student affairs colleagues, faculty, and other campus partners to accomplish shared objectives and tasks.
• Lead and assist with designated departmental, divisional, and/or College committees, initiatives and processes.
• Develop meaningful connections with students, staff and faculty by being available and visible on campus.
• Assist with special projects and duties, as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and compliance with the College’s and Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation policies and procedures as well as the North Coast Athletic Conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Department of Athletics’ student-athlete handbook, and the Student Affairs and College’s mission statements.

Success Factors:

• Collaborative mindset.
• Extensive knowledge of teaching technical skills of basketball.
• Demonstrated support for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fundraising experience.
• Community Relations experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to a Strength and Conditioning program as part of a highly competitive basketball program.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to athletes as students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage student workers needed for Game Day Management and videotaping Women’s Basketball Games.

Working Conditions:

• Some heavy lifting / moving equipment is required.
• The working schedule is not traditional nor regular: early morning, day, late evenings, weekends are required, as may be work during college breaks and summers.
• Travel for athletic contests, recruiting, coaches meetings and convention/caucus attendance is required.
• The ability to obtain College driver certification is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated coaching experience, preferably with coaching post players.
• Collegiate basketball playing experience.
• Experience in recruitment of academically focused-student athletes is preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire).

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.