Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Alma
Job Type: Athletics - Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00038
Division: Athletics
Department: Basketball - Women's
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt


POSITION SUMMARY


This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with the intercollegiate women's basketball program, including but not limited to: coaching, recruiting qualified student athletes, fundraising, camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student athletes, and knowledge of applicable NCAA rules.


SUPERVISON RECEIVED/EXERCISED:


This position reports to the head women's basketball coach and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


- Coach women's basketball team.
- Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competition and scheduling.
- Assist in the recruiting plan of the program, evaluate and recruit qualified student athletes.
- Assist in fundraising activities to enhance program.
- Monitor class schedules, grades and academic progress of program student athletes.
- Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among student athletes.
- Assist administration with alumni relations.
- Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
- Work cooperatively with personnel in athletic department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
- Support the philosophy and mission of the College and the athletic department.
- Develop student-athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large.
- Other duties as assigned by head women's basketball coach or athletic director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


- Collegiate level playing and/or coaching experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel.
- A valid driver's license and
- Ability to fulfill essential function of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees in eligible positions working 30 hours or more per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disability; paid holidays; vacation; and sick leave.

Part-time employees who average 20 hours per week over the course of a year are eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis.

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