Warner Pacific University invites applications for the part-time position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. This role reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is instrumental in supporting the administration of the basketball program, adhering to the policies and regulations established by the Board of Trustees, the university administration, the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Essential Functions:

• Assist in managing and directing all aspects of the women’s basketball program.
• Support recruiting efforts, ensuring compliance with College and NAIA policies and achieving roster size goals.
• Aid in recruiting reporting through FrontRush.
• Develop and implement practice plans.
• Oversee budget operations, ensuring adherence to expenditure procedures.
• Participate in fundraising activities, following College and departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, and meals in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Engage in public relations activities for the program.
• Organize and participate in team community service activities.
• Exhibit good sportsmanship, maintaining poise and self-control, and teaching the team to play hard yet fairly.
• Act as a welcoming host to visiting teams, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Ensure student-athletes practice good sportsmanship and abide by team and departmental policies.
• Maintain compliance with College, CCC, and NAIA policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Head Women’s Basketball Coach for game management.
• Adhere to departmental and college expenditure policies.
• Maintain inventory of college-owned equipment and uniforms.
• Report any potential NAIA violations to the Athletic Director.
• Work closely with the Sports Medicine office for the care, strength & conditioning, and injury prevention of student-athletes.
• Participate in professional development opportunities through the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, NAIA, CCC, and Warner Pacific University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
• Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the College and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the support and implementation of the College Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Coaching experience in a high school, club, or collegiate environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 50-75% during the season.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to independently initiate and implement projects.
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt and work effectively in varied-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Collegiate-level head or assistant coaching experience.
• Experience in recruiting student-athletes.

Physical Demands – Work Environment:

• Position is located in a typical office environment.
• Professional/business casual attire is required.

Employment Standards:

Warner Pacific University, a four-year liberal arts college founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), seeks individuals who:

• Believe in and are committed to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the Bible and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
• Exhibit maturing Christian experience with an appreciation for diverse viewpoints.
• Demonstrate competence and a commitment to professional development.
• Support a liberal arts education within an environment of rigorous inquiry.
• Assist students in addressing intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges.
• Are sensitive to and support the ethos and traditions of the campus community.

Lifestyle Agreement:

Warner Pacific University maintains a safe and healthy environment, prohibiting smoking, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances on school property, in school vehicles, and at College-sponsored events.