Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Position Title: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Department: Athletics Reports To: Head Men’s Basketball Coach Location: On-Site (River Forest, IL) Position Summary: The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting in the oversight and coordination of the men’s basketball program. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations. Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range. Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program. Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule. Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.

Coordinate team travel and meal arrangements. Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs. Assist with the purchase, distribution, collection, and inventory of team uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Updating, educating staff, and overseeing the compliance of the Department of Athletics camp manual Support team fundraising efforts.

Assist in developing, coordinating and growing the Department of Athletics camps and recreational programming Serving as the liaison to surrounding communities for camps/clinics Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required Previous coaching experience required, collegiate coaching experience preferred Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations Experience and competence in various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc Strong organizational and written skills Ability to work evenings and weekends Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in related field Ability to function in growing environment Strong collaborative abilities Role modeling Ability to work graciously with various groups of people Physical Demands: Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Salary and FLSA Status: Salary: $49,450.00 FLSA Status: Exempt (salary), full-time (37.50 hours/week) Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer matching contributions Professional development opportunities Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Paid time off (PTO) Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian.

Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu. Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building.

This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups. Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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