Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach & Head Men’s Junior Varsity Coach

Williams Baptist University exists to cultivate Christ-centered leaders who make a difference through their life work.

Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It is located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and has an average enrollment of 500 students. Owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the University takes seriously its identity as a Christian institution in the Baptist tradition. We are committed to producing exceptional graduates prepared to competently engage local and global cultures through a Christ-centered worldview. We accomplish this by providing an excellent, holistically Christian, liberal arts education while compassionately shaping student lives. More information about the University’s history, mission, and vision can be reviewed on this website.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• The applicant should be an active follower of Jesus Christ and committed to the University’s spiritual and academic mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with all aspects of the varsity men’s program, including practice planning, scouting, player development, recruiting, and game preparation.
• Serve as the Head Coach for the Junior Varsity (JV) team, responsible for scheduling, training, and supervising all JV contests and practices.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes in alignment with the mission and values of Williams Baptist University.
• Mentor student-athletes academically, spiritually, and athletically in support of the holistic educational mission of the university.
• Adhere to all NAIA, American Midwest Conference, and WBU policies and procedures.
• Help with additional duties assigned by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous basketball coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the Christian mission of Williams Baptist University.