Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

The Assistant Coach will assist with of all phases of a nationally competitive NJCAA Division II basketball program. ?Including, but not limited to coaching, recruiting, travel management, rules and eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, game management, academic advising, marketing, promotions, and public relations. 

• Recruitment
  • Identify prospective student athletes and establish and maintain appropriate communication.
  • Conduct effective on-campus visits.
  • Demonstrate success with respect to qualified prospective student athletes.
• Organization
  • Provide effective organization of program and management of time.
  • Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.
  • Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.
• Fundraising
  • Assist with active selling of booster advertising and memberships for scholarship fundraising.
  • Participates in departmental and individual sport fundraising activities/events for producing scholarship and/or team funding.
• Advising
  • Assist with the admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.
  • Assist with the monitoring of academic progress and eligibility team members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.
  • Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding expectations, college polices, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.
  • Assist with enforcement of college policies.
• Public Relations
  • Establishes appropriate rapport with media including reporting scores and team statistics in a timely manner.
  • Represents the department and Iowa Western to service clubs, media and alumni groups.
  • Works with entire athletic department on departmental projects and fundraising.
  • Assist with providing information needed to produce respective sports guide.
  • Works collaboratively with the college's radio and TV broadcasting programs.
  • Works collaboratively with the Reiver's Sports Media Coordinator in regards to sports promotions, events and social media.
  • Works collaboratively with the SID to update and maintain their respective sports webpage.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.
  • Compiles and submits organized and accurate paperwork for eligibility.
  • Assist with effectively managing scholarship offerings and budget.
  • Assists with team travel, accommodations, and meals.
  • Attends scheduled departmental meetings.
  • Assist with enforcement of medical and insurance procedures.
  • Participates in clinics for professional improvement.
• Works with and is supportive of other coaches and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Demonstrates IWCCâ??s core mission, vision, and values

• Exceptional knowledge of respective sport.
• Possess strong organizational and computer skills.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment.
• Sensitivity to and awareness of confidential materials.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must hold valid driver's license and have a good driving record to qualify to drive college vehicles and obtain CDL.
• Bachelorâ??s Degree

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Lifting and carrying
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Stooping
• Ability to do facility set-up by climbing stairs, ladders, and moving moderately heavy equipment.