Intercollegiate Athletics: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Univ of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
POSITION: A full-time position is available in Intercollegiate Athletics beginning July 1, 2024. The working title of this assignment is Assistant Women's Basketball Coach with an official title of Assistant Coach. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicant Confidentiality: Applicant names will be kept confidential throughout the application and interview process. The identity of the successful candidate will only be released upon hire.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
- Demonstrated experience and success of all duties listed below.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Commitment to athletic excellence within an academic environment.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules.
- Prior college coaching experience.
- A master's degree.
- Demonstrated recruiting experience and success.
- Demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist the head coach in directing a highly successful program within the guidelines of the University, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), and NCAA Division III.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes consistent with the academic standards of the University. Organize and implement highly effective recruit campus visits.
- Assist with the care and inventory of equipment for the program.
- Assist with the promotion of the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community.
- Assist with promoting program revenue generation related to the program.
- Participate in department fundraising, camps and clinics and public relations events.
- Oversee social media platforms for women's basketball that promote the program.
- Maximize the physical talent of the team through quality teaching and coaching, and the promotion of teamwork.
- Monitor academic progress by student athletes involving grade reports, study skill development, and counseling.
- Coordinate team travel and logistics, including vehicles, lodging, and meals.
- Assist in the development of scouting reports and film analysis.
- Assume other duties as agreed upon by the Head Coach and Athletics Director. Position will have a secondary duty in the Athletics Department to be determined later based on strengths and interests of candidate.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 150,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant sports and recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/.You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach position (Job ID #20734) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Names and contact information for three references.
Tonja Englund, Head Women's Basketball Coach ; engluntj@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by April 25, 2024. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.
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