Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. This is an eleven-month full-time benefitted position.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all phases of Men’s Basketball program. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will provide support to the head coach focused in the areas of recruiting, scouting and developing and executing social media content. The Assistant will be responsible for involvement in current and future leadership program. administrative assistance and on-court coaching. Additional duties will include but not limited to skill development, academic advising, mentoring, home game management duties, organizing team travel including team meals on the road, one on one and group instruction, summer camps/clinics, equipment inventories, developing alumni contacts, as well as a secondary assignment within the department.

It is also expected that the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach embrace the department mission of supporting the academic mission of the university, developing student-athletes as contributors to the greater community, creating opportunities for competitive success, leading student-athletes to understand what it is like to be part of something greater than oneself. A secondary assignment in the athletic department will be required as well as other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous successful coaching experience
• Familiarity in recruiting collegiate student-athletes
• Articulated commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and to adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA
• Effective written communication skills
• Student-centered focus
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Ability to articulate the role that athletics plays in a rigorous academic collegiate setting and the importance of academic endeavors of student athletes
• Successful coaching experience at the college or university level
• Successful recruiting experience at the college or university level, with ability to identify and attract outstanding students and players
• Experience exhibiting the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to actively foster a respectful, positive environment that welcomes all persons
• An appreciation for and willingness to engage with the mission and aims of OWU

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Completed application packets will include:

1) Cover Letter

2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae

3) The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references

To get started apply here!

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600 students. The college’s signature program, The OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the “Silicon Midwest,” was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.