Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach reports to the Head Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the successful management and administration of all phases of a Varsity Intercollegiate Basketball program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Eastern Illinois University, the Ohio Valley Conference and the NCAA.

Secondary duties include strategic and operational management of an intercollegiate athletics program by assisting in the planning and execution of team logistics, practices, competitions, and overall program coordination. It also involves contributing to budget development and financial oversight, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring compliance with university and NCAA policies.

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach plays an integral role in supporting the mission and core values of the Athletics Department. This position requires a blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience in areas such as coaching, compliance, budget management, and operational strategic planning to advance the overall success and integrity of the basketball program. This position requires approximately 65% coaching/35% recruiting.

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the following:

§  Support the Mission and Core Values of the Department

§  Recruit individuals who have exhibited high potential to perform according to Department, Conference and NCAA standards

§  Reinforce academic achievement and graduation as our top priority

§  Use Departmental resources for education, interpretation and advice

§  Responsible for full compliance with University, Department and NCAA regulations

§  Diligent in their preparation to compete aggressively to win championships

§  Collaborate on development of a responsible budget for their sport

§  Responsible for the efficient use of all Department resources

§  Collaborate with Athletic and University support units to ensure Student-Athlete health, safety and well-being

§  Represent their Sport, the Department, and the University with class

§  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Salary Range: $3,400 - $3,543.75/month

Benefits: This is a 12-month position eligible for the following benefits:

·       Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.

·       Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.

·       Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.

·       Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.

·       Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.

·       Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit EIU Employee Benefits webpage.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Possess (2) or more years of basketball coaching or playing experience or equivalent. Must have extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball. Ability to recruit and retain quality basketball student athletes. Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student-athlete. Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the athletic department. Strong commitment to the University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

Application Instructions: A complete application will include a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses for 3 references. Please submit application and required documents through Interfolio.

For questions regarding this search, please contact Mark Bonnstetter, Search Committee Chair, at mdbonnstetter@eiu.edu.

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