UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
APPOINTMENT TYPE: 12 Month, Contract, Pay Grade 90
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Acts as assistant to Head Women's Basketball Coach; assists with team practice sessions and game contests; instructs team members in game strategies and techniques; counsels student athletes concerning academic progress; assists in fund raising activities; and completes related duties as required or directed.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists head coach with coaching duties during practice sessions and game play; assesses player performance to determine need for individual and/or team improvement; coaches players individually or in groups; instructs in game strategies and techniques in preparation for athletic competition; oversees practice sessions providing instruction in areas of difficulty as needed; arranges for completion of pre-game set-up tasks; compiles and reports game statistics; and performs related duties as required or directed.
2. Assists recruiting coordinator in areas as assigned; initiates and/or responds to inquiries concerning the University's basketball program; visits and/or observes athletic prospects; discusses credentials of prospective student athletes with Admissions Office; encourages on-campus visitations by athletes; interviews student "walk-on" athletes; arranges visits with appropriate faculty advisor; assists with coordination of administration processing, housing, financial aid, etc. for incoming student athletes; makes arrangements and travels for home visits with student athlete prospects; and travels to observe and evaluate high school athletes at their home or away contests.
3. Prepares scouting reports; coordinates video exchange and analyzes opponent strategies; consults with team coach and players concerning opponents' strengths and weaknesses, etc.; and completes related duties as required.
4. Travels with team on away contests; aids with team travel and lodging arrangements; effects preparation of required requisitions for team and coach, staff transportation, lodging, meals, travel advance, etc.; prepares and submits appropriate absence report; ensures proper preparation of travel expense report, submission of reports, return of cash advance, etc.; and completes related duties as required or directed.
5. Assists in the planning, development, promotion, instruction, supervision and staging of UNI women’s basketball individual and team camps; coordinates staffing, hiring, and procurement of appropriate facilities and services for camps; distributes promotional and instructional camp materials to players, coaches, and staff.
6. Coordinates facilities for team meetings, practices, games, and visiting team practices; confirms event management details and support personnel for home contests; supervises student managers, student coaches, and statisticians; coordinates team pre-game meals on and off-campus and during holiday breaks; oversee special teams functions and promotions including Senior Day and end of year banquet.
7. Participates in University Intercollegiate Athletics fund raising activities; assists in contacting individuals/firms for solicitation of funds; aids with Athletic Club membership drives; and completes like athletic financial support assignments as directed.
8. Counsels team members relative to academic progress; checks conditions of concern to athletes (i.e., class schedule, course requirement, grades, etc.); arranges for referral of student athletes for assistance (i.e., Academic Advising Office, Study Table, Counseling Center, Health Center, Learning Skills Center, etc.); and provides like assistance to athletic team members as required, including summer employment and coordinating fifth year aid.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience required.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Application materials received by April 11, 2008 will be given first consideration. Additional information provided upon request (319) 273-3424. Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Search Chair, Human Resources, 121 Commons, UNI, Cedar Falls , IA 50614-0034 . Fax: (319) 273-2927. E-mail: HRS-Applications@uni.edu URL: www.uni.edu
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.