Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Academic Services Coordinator

Company: Purdue University
Location: Hammond
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

University ProfilePart of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and in close proximity to Chicago. Purdue Northwest has approximately 6,000 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 350 student athletes and 20 sports and is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division II. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, esports, men's and women's golf, men's ice hockey, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track & field, softball, women's volleyball.Men's Ice Hockey is affiliated with the American Collegiate Hockey Association and Esports is a member of the Midwest Esports Conference.Purdue Northwest has recently developed new baseball, basketball, esports, ice hockey, softball, soccer, and tennis facilities. For more information on the Purdue University Northwest athletics program please go to PNWathletics.comOverview of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Academic Services CoordinatorPNW is seeking an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Academic Services Coordinator to join our growing NCAA Division II athletic program! Assistant Women's Basketball CoachGeneral Responsibilities - Serve as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach reporting to the Head Women's Basketball Coach.Assist head coach in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the basketball team.Other responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the head coach with the recruiting, academic oversight, fundraising, and coordinating of camps and coaching clinics.Maintain knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.Academic Services CoordinatorGeneral Responsibilities - Assist the Assistant AD for Student Success with oversight, direction, and management of the academic support systems and student-athlete welfare.Assist with priority registration process and monitoring student-athletes progress towards degree.Meet weekly with at risk student-athletes and assist with student-athletes' welfare, leadership development, department wide educational programming and community engagement activities.Maintain knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Women's Basketball CoachAssist with daily practice and game coachingRecruit prospective student athletesAssist with scouting reports and opponent film analysisOrganize and plan student-athlete development workoutsAssist with team travel and equipment check out and returnAssist with summer camps and clinicsEnforce NCAA and regulations regarding team participationDuties and Responsibilities of Academic Services Coordinator Assist with the oversight, direction, and management of the academic support systems and student-athlete welfareOrganize and implement academic success programs that increase the likelihood of academic success among student-athletesAssist with academic plans for student-athletesAssist and advise student-athletesAssist priority registration process, communicate with student-athletes and coaches throughout process and assist students with scheduling of coursesAssist with creation of academic success plan for at-risk student-athletes which includes degree requirementsAssist with academic success systems including fall orientation workshops, team travel absence request letters, hiring tutors and study hall proctors, and mid-term progress reportingMeet with student-athletes considering schedule modifications (add/drop) and verify continued enrollment in at least 12 credit hoursAssist with monitoring and reporting system for assessing student-athlete course performances and provide results to coaches and Director of AthleticsAssist with maintenance of student-athlete handbookAssist with leadership of the Student-Athlete advisory committeeBenefits of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Academic Services CoordinatorFull benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and moreAccrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)University contributions to Health Savings Account - Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives10 paid holidaysEmployee Wellness ProgramsPaid Parental Leave after one year of serviceTuition remission for you, your spouse, and dependent children at any Purdue campusFor more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy shores.You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.Experience of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Academic Services CoordinatorTwo years' basketball coaching and academic support services experience required at the professional, college or high school levelEducation of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Academic Services CoordinatorBachelor's Degree RequiredBachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Education, Fitness, or related program is preferredAdditional InformationProfessional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.FLSA StatusExempt

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