Job Description

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is a part-time position that reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the administration of the sport in the best interest of the College, in concurrence with the policies and regulations approved by the Board of Trustees and the practices and procedures of the College administration, as well as the Cascade Collegiate Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the management and direction of all aspects of the program.
• Assists with recruiting student-athletes by following College and NAIA policies and meets College goals for roster size.
• Assists in recruiting reporting via FrontRush.
• Assists in creating practice plans and executes accordingly.
• Maintains budget operations and follows expenditure procedures.
• Assists in fundraising efforts and follows College and departmental policies.
• Assists in coordination team travel arrangements including reservation and operation of vehicles, lodging, and meals with the Director of Athletics.
• Assists in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes.
• Assists in public relations efforts of the program.
• Assists in coordination of team community service activities.
• Demonstrates interest in/aptitude for good sportsmanship, maintaining poise/self-control, teaching team to play hard yet fairly.
• Acts as a welcoming host to visiting teams, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Ensures student-athletes practice good sportsmanship and abide by team/departmental policies.
• Ensures knowledge and compliance of current College, Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC), and NAIA policies and procedures.
• Responsible for working with Head Women’s Basketball Coach for game management.
• Follows departmental and college policies and procedures in regards to expenditures.
• Responsible for inventory of college-owned equipment and uniforms.
• Responsible to report any potential NAIA violations directly to the Athletic Director.
• Works closely with the Sports Medicine office for ongoing care, strength & conditioning, and injury prevention of student-athletes.
• Participates in Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, NAIA, CCC and Warner Pacific College professional development opportunities when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
• Demonstrates commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the College and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibits commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the support and implementation of the College Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• Coaching experience in a high school, club or collegiate environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communication
• Ability to travel 50-75% during the season
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and demonstrated commitment to diversity
• 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:

• Master degree
• Head or Assistant coaching experience in a collegiate environment
• Experience recruiting student-athletes

Physical Demands – Work Environment:  
The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.

Employment Standards:

Warner Pacific College is a four-year liberal arts college located in metropolitan Portland, Oregon. The College was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), and maintains a close association with the sponsoring church; the College seeks to employ persons who subscribe to its educational mission and whose personal and professional lives reflect the following:
· A belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as these are interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit.
· A vitality of Christian experience which is maturing in insight and application and which is appreciative of differing viewpoints.
· Evident competence and a commitment to the continuing development of one’s abilities.
· A commitment to liberal arts education and preparation to serve in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry.
· 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 ethos and traditions of the campus community.

Lifestyle Agreement:

Warner Pacific College desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted anytime, anywhere on school property, in any school vehicle, or at any College sponsored event. The use of alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal drugs or substances is strictly prohibited while representing the College (on or off campus), or while attending college-sponsored events.

Commitment to Diversity: 

Warner Pacific College is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Warner Pacific College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Warner Pacific College operates in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and applicable state and local laws. These laws, as amended, include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin or disability. Warner Pacific College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable nondiscrimination law. Any person needing reasonable accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources at hr@warnerpacific.edu.

To Apply:

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application. Click “Apply Now” to complete the online application, and submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter with names/contact information for three professional references

Job Tags

Part time, Casual work, Local area,

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