Assistant Coach (FT) - Women's BBall

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach 

Graceland University is seeking a dynamic Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to assist in all operations of a University Women’s Basketball Program.  Applicants must be proactive, have good time management skills and the ability to connect and lead college athletes appropriately.  We are seeking a passionate coach who is committed to excellence and is willing to work within the coaching staff to continue our program to greatness. 

Graceland University is a private liberal arts university located in Lamoni Iowa and competing in the competitive NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference. The university is conveniently located 1 hour south of Des Moines and 2 hours north of Kansas City.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assists in the planning and implementation of details in all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program. 


• Planning and delivery of training sessions.


• Facilitation of a Reserve program and all aspects related.


• Involvement in Social Media Marketing of Varsity and Reserve teams.


• Travel Organization


• Budgeting


• Fundraising  


• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.


• Representing the University at campus, alumni, and community functions. 


• Participates in the evaluation of high school talent through high school visits, on sight observations at high school, regional, state, and national levels of competition, and film/video review and analysis.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.


• Effective communicative and public relation skills.


• Strong organizational and administrative skills.


• Competent knowledge of sport specific techniques, skill development and execution.


• An understanding of how to build and manage a team.


• The ability to understand and articulate program needs.


• Demonstrated competency in helping to meet program objectives, working independently, supervising others, and helping to establish program priorities.


• An ability to communicate with and interact positively with students, faculty, staff, and the broader University community.


• Knowledge of the operational use of computer and video technology.


• The ability to develop a safe and functional working environment.


• An appreciation of and a willingness to adhere to the NAIA philosophy, rules, and regulations.


• Ability to follow directions and accept decisions.

Position will remain open until filled. Submit letter of application, resume, and three references online by clicking Apply.