Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $60,000/year

Work Schedule: Ability to work a non-traditional schedule involving many nights & weekends; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.

Job Summary

Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.

Essential Functions

Coaches and oversees one (1) or more functional aspects of team administrative management and/or programs. Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards. Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities. Communicates with media relations. Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records. Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits. Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.

Job Duties

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One (1) year of:
  • Experience in recruiting and coaching high school or college athletics OR
  • Coaching experience at the high school level or above OR
  • Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to connect with a diverse population.
• Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.
• Adhere to NCAA, AAC and University Guidelines.
• Strong communication skills both domestically and internationally.
• Highly organized and reliable with great follow up and follow through.
• Knowledge of recruiting regulations and ability to do so regularly.
• High energy not only at practice but in daily interactions with staff/student-athletes.
• Understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of a successful team but also an individual player.
• Ability to teach, motivate, lead and mentor student-athletes.

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to drive state vehicle.

Additional Physical Requirement: