Assistant Basketball Coach

The Assistant Coach is a part-time position reporting to and assisting the Head Coach in the administration of the sport in the best interest of the University. This position requires organizational, spiritual, relational and athletic leadership and compliance to University policy as well as the Conference, Region, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ( NAIA) rules and regulations. Essential Functions Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the University mission and abide by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, good sportsmanship, and self-control. Organizes and conducts practice sessions. Upholds Cascade Collegiate Conference and NAIA rules in a framework of good ethical conduct; follows team/department disciplinary policies. Meet goals and objectives as communicated in the University’s Annual Performance Review. Demonstrates loyalty to the Head Coach. Works closely with Athletic Training office for the ongoing care of our athletes. Monitors the academic progress of the student-athlete. Follow departmental and University policies and procedures in regards to budget administration, expenditures, and fundraising. Exhibits commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in terms of human relations and human differences in the areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, disabilities, and sexual orientation. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written communication. Ability to travel 50-75% during season. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity. Experience participating in collegiate sports or coaching at the high school or collegiate level. Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently. Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt and work effectively in a varied-paced or fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Coaching experience in a collegiate environment. Experience recruiting student-athletes. Bachelor degree required. Warner Pacific University’s Mission Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution. Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity Warner Pacific Universityis an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve. Employment and Lifestyle Standards Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal artsUniversitydedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. TheUniversitywas founded in 1937 by the Church ofGod (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific’sidentity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect: A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit. The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices. A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints. A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development. For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives. A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner PacificUniversitycommunity. A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible. Employee Agreement Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament. Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs. Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses. Equal Employment Opportunity Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above. Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal artsUniversity, theUniversityexercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr