Assistant Coach/Director of Operations, Women's Basketball

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Director of Basketball Operations will support the Head Coach in all aspects of managing the women's basketball program. This dual role involves coaching duties, administrative responsibilities, and operational oversight. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the athletic and academic development of student-athletes and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Aid in recruiting high-level prospective student-athletes, including daily recruiting efforts, evaluating talent, planning recruiting trips for staff, coordinating PSA campus visits, general correspondence, and all things connected to identifying elite athletes.
• Assist in planning and coordinating in-season and out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on developing athletic skills to compete at the Division I level. Provide on-court instruction to women's basketball student-athletes in any position to enhance team performance.
• Assist in planning and implementing game plans for each game, including the development of opponents' scouting reports.
• Provide administrative support by managing all aspects of team travel, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Oversee scheduling of practices and other team activities.
• Coordinate, organize, and manage special events, such as team meals, post-game meals, alumni events, and fundraising activities.
• Participate in fundraising activities for the women's basketball program (camps, clinics, etc.) and/or the Department of Athletics.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, working effectively within a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.
• Abide by and comply with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the Department of Athletics and University.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Requires irregular work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a four year accredited institution
• One year relevant work experience and/or previous experience as a coach or collegiate/professional player.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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