Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University, a Division I institution completing in the Missouri Valley Conference, seeks applicants for an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach.  The successful candidate will assist in the development and execution of effective practice and competition plans and provide feedback and demonstrations to student-athletes related to athletic technique and skill development. In addition, they will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience required.

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff.

• Skills to help student-athletes improve through training/coaching

• Proficiency to produce scouting reports, recruiting evaluations and complete work within deadlines.

• Experience with Synergy, video editing, FastDraw software.

• Familiarity for current research and trends in basketball.

• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Knowledge and basic proficiency using Word, Excel, Google Applications,, and Photoshop.
Knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations.
Candidates must have a valid drivers license and meet the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred.
Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.
Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Assist in the development and execution of effective practice and competition plans, including pre-and post-season conditioning programs. Provide feedback, including explanations and demonstrations, to student-athletes about athletic technique and skill development and to achieve proficiency. - (Essential)

• 30% - Assist in recruiting and retaining talented student-athletes. - (Essential)

• 10% - Provide leadership for a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes and contribute to a culture of excellence and ethics. - (Essential)

• 10% - Assist with administrative duties, including but not limited to: NCAA and Drake University compliance processes, competition scheduling, business and finance paperwork, facilities reservations, community service functions, event planning, and fundraising, etc. - (Essential)

• 10% - Assist with scouting and game preparation, including video and statistical reviews. - (Essential)

• 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication related to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletics staff) and external (fans, parents, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential)

• 5% - Contribute to a positive working environment within the Department and University. - (Essential)

• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

• All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and/or the Pioneer Football League and Drake University. - (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should complete online application and submit a resume/cv, cover letter and contact information for three (3) references.