"Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-2nd Assistant"

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-2nd Assistant

UIW Mission 

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary 

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-2nd Assistant will assist in the coaching and training of student-athletes at the NCAA Division I level to prepare them for competition, adhering to the UIW mission and core values by acting upon its goals and strategies. This role will also lead all program recruiting efforts. Position works in accordance with University of the Incarnate Word, Southland Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-2nd Assistant will reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Benefits 

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Student-Athlete Recruitment

Description of Job Duties 

Lead all women’s basketball efforts in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Coordinate recruiting visits and maintain scholarship offers, recruiting targets and commitments, updating the coaching staff on recruiting issues and communicating eligibility and/or admissions status with prospective student-athletes and coaching staff.

Manage the logistical planning of recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Coordinate transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, game tickets and game day recruiting functions.

Serve as liaison with the University Admissions Office and the Athletics Compliance Office.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty Name Student-Athlete Development

Description of Job Duties 

Assist in the personal development of student-athletes academically and athletically.

Assist/encourage student-athletes to achieve academic success.

Display unyielding honesty and integrity.

Develop a sports program that challenges student-athletes to improve and succeed individually and as a team.

Create a positive educational environment that promotes personal growth for student-athletes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty Name Additional Essential Duties

Description of Job Duties 

Handle opponent scouting and video exchange.

Organize and complete all required paperwork, including but not limited to vehicle request, credit card reconciliation, and travel expenses.

Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and the general public.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Excellent oral, written communication, organizational and relationship development skills.

Ability to identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.

Ability to successfully enhance Women’s Basketball team effectiveness through coaching.

Exhibit good judgment in advising and counseling student-athletes.

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education 

Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Work Experience 

Three (3) years of college women’s basketball coaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s Degree.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations 

Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours 

Business hours of Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on team schedule.

Physical Demands 

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist high.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS1961PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Full Time

Job Category Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date 07/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Reports to Head Women's Basketball Coach

Salary $50,620-$55,620 Annualized

Open Date 06/03/2024

Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant 

N/A.

EOE 

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX 

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

UIW Website

HigherEdJobs.com

Indeed

LinkedIn

Personal Referral

Employee Referral

Other

If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

* What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

Less than Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PHD or higher

* How many years of experience do you have coaching women’s basketball in a college or university setting?

Less than 3 years

3 years

4 years

5 years or more

* Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?

No

Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old