FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 10 months, Part-Time Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the head coach with the intercollegiate women’s basketball program, including but not limited to: coaching, recruiting qualified student athletes, fundraising, camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student athletes, and knowledge of applicable NCAA rules. This is a temporary part-time position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Reports to: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Supervises: Student Assistants, Student Workers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: may include, but not limited to the following:
• Coach women’s basketball team.
• Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competition and scheduling.
• Assist in the recruiting plan of the program, evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in fundraising activities to enhance program.
• Monitor class schedules, grades and academic progress of program student-athletes.
• Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among student-athletes.
• Assist administration with alumni relations.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media, and public.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College and the athletic department.
• Develop student-athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large.
• Have or have ability to obtain lifeguarding certification.
• Other duties as assigned by head women’s basketball coach or athletic director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collegiate level playing and/or coaching experience.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to fulfil essential function of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit an Alma College employment application, a cover letter, current resume, and the names of three professional references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers to Sarah Dehring, Director of Athletics, via email to careers@alma.edu. For an Alma College employment application, please go to: https://www.alma.edu/live/files/3085-application-for-employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and they will be accepted until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.