Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

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# Assistant Womens Basketball Coach Position Announcement

Eastern Illinois University is seeking an Assistant Womens Basketball

Coach. The Assistant 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 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 softball 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](https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/benefits/newemployees.php)

webpage.

• Qualifications:** Bachelors 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, OV 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