What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball position at Oberlin?
The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative & Professional Staff position, reporting to the Director of Athletics & Physical Education and the Head Basketball Coach.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of coaching, recruiting and administering the women’s basketball program. Specific responsibilities, include, but are not limited to: (1) assist with coordinating and performing coaching duties including all practices, game preparation, coaching of all student-athletes; (2) assist with the development of team strategy and analyze performance of student athletes; (3) assist with scouting, recruiting and retention of student-athletes; (4) help operate a successful program within NCAA and North Coast Athletic Conference rules and regulations; and (5) perform related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, 2-4 years coaching and/or relevant competitive experience; solid administrative skills, and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve stated goals; excellent written and oral communication skills; basic familiarity, appreciation and empathy with the role of intercollegiate athletics and its relationship to the College, and the capacity to articulate that role and interact comfortably with those individuals and constituency groups (student-athletes, alumni, coaches, parents, etc.) crucial to the advancement of athletics at Oberlin; high motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply on-line at jobs.oberlin.edu and submit letter of interest, résumé, and three references with current contact information. No phone calls please. A review of application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
