About this role
Job title: Assistant Coach
About the Role Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach supports the management and administration of the sports program and team. The role requires alignment with Nelson University's mission and a commitment to modeling its values within the athletics program and broader campus community.
What You'll Do
- Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student-athletes on a regular basis. Assist in coaching during athletic events.
- Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season. Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s). Areas include technical aspect of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development.
- Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction.
- Assist with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.
- Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes in national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.
- Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach and the Athletic Director.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
- Experience and Knowledge: Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport; High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.
- Skills: Ability to recruit, coach, and teach student-athletes; ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for purposes of instruction to student-athletes; ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities; ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing; ability to use personal computer, social media, and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of student-athletes; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with department peers, respective head coach, and student-athletes.
- Compliance: Knowledge of national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Values: Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Note: This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Salary range and benefits are not specified in the posting.