at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Posting Text
Posting Number
S00503P
Position Status
Reporting Relationship(s)
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OVERVIEW:
Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the Women's Basketball program for the 2024-2025 academic year, which is renewable for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree seeking graduate program at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.
Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a half or a full tuition waiver based on 10 or 20 hours of service per week, respectively. Graduate assistants will also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants will work during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum, and may be required to work during January and/or Summer terms.
Eligible Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration, M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Weekly Hours: 20
Tuition Waiver: Full
Stipend: $625 monthly, September-May
Terms: Fall, January and Spring
POSITION SUMMARY:
Aides the head coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate basketball program. Understands the role of NCAA and Division III athletics in the educational process and aides in the recruitment of student-athletes, which will reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.
Special Notation: Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University. Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions
Aides the head coach in the organization and operation of an effective and competitive basketball program.
Assists the head coach in the coordination of recruitment of student-athletes.
Maintains and updates a sufficient inventory of equipment. Oversees the issuing and collecting of all equipment, uniforms, supplies, and materials.
Coordinates all team travel arrangements for the program.
Attends all pre-season conditioning and non-traditional season practices for the women's basketball program. Attends and participates in all team planning sessions with coaching staff.
Aides in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in-season practice sessions for women's basketball.
Conducts on-field coaching during intercollegiate contests as set by the head coach.
Develops and carries out fundraising projects when appropriate.
Works closely with the head coach and Sports Information Director (SID) pertaining to all media relations. Provides information for the promotional needs of game programs, team media guides, recruiting brochures and other publications.
Responsible for reporting to the media (SID) all scores, statistics, and game results when competing on the road.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW and rules and regulations.
Adheres to NCAA Compliance Regulations.
Endorses and supports other sports within the Athletic Department as outlined by the Director of Athletics in roles such as transportation or game management assistance.
Endorses and supports other areas within Student Affairs including attendance at all meetings.
Interacts with all other University constituencies and actively participates in their events.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience.
Familiarity with Division III athletics.
Recruiting skills and interest.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Graduate Assistant is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (temperatures varying from below 32 degrees to over 90 degrees) for periods of over one hour, and involves heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift 50 pounds.
Work Hours
Must be willing to work during evenings and weekends,... For full info follow application link.
Elmhurst College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.