At Wheeling University, you’ll find more than just a workplace — you’ll join a mission-driven community that lives by values of leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you’ll be part of a university that is committed to integrating learning, research, and outreach within its Catholic tradition, seeking to develop not only competent professionals, and also socially responsible citizens. Wheeling promotes close student-faculty connections and encourages all members to grow both intellectually and ethically, to serve with compassion among diverse communities, and to lead by example. In such an environment, your work will matter — your contributions help sustain a culture where academic rigor, moral purpose, and service to others are more deals -they are daily actions and practices.
Wheeling University, an NCAA Division II Catholic university and member of the Mountain East Conference, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in the overall development and administration of the Women’s Basketball program, including student-athlete development, recruiting, scouting, practice and game preparation, and day-to-day program operations. The position is responsible for carrying out all duties associated with supporting a competitive NCAA Division II program while promoting the University’s mission, values, and commitment to student-athlete success. The position requires frequent travel, including overnight and extended trips, as well as a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during the basketball season and recruiting periods.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with the Head Coach and Graduate Assistants to plan, organize, and conduct individual skill development and team practice sessions.
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Provides instruction, feedback, encouragement, and coaching to student-athletes of varying skill and performance levels.
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Evaluates student-athletes’ strengths, areas for development, and potential, and implements strategies to improve individual and team performance.
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Establishes and reinforces expectations for professional behavior, teamwork, accountability, and commitment.
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Creates a positive, supportive, and competitive team environment that encourages student-athletes to challenge themselves and develop their abilities.
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Builds positive relationships with student-athletes and staff through effective communication, active listening, encouragement, and professional conduct.
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Assists with the recruitment and scouting of prospective student-athletes by evaluating athletic ability, academic performance, and overall fit with the University and athletic program.
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Communicates the University’s mission, vision, and values to prospective student-athletes and their families.
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Assists with recruiting activities and maintains proficiency with recruiting software and related technology.
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Follows all NCAA, conference, and University rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to coaching, recruiting, and student-athlete participation.
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Assists with scholarship coordination in accordance with the University’s approved scholarship model.
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Scouts opponents, analyzes team and individual performance, and assists with developing game plans and strategies.
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Assists with the preparation of team schedules, itineraries, travel arrangements, and other logistical needs.
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Assists with program operations, including budgets, purchasing uniforms and equipment, and coordinating pre-season medical examinations for student-athletes.
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Assists the Sports Information Director with sports information and promotional activities, including media guides, press releases, community relations, and other program-related communications.
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Represents the University and athletic program professionally at practices, competitions, recruiting events, and other sport-specific activities.
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Promotes University and athletic department events and activities and supports community and campus engagement initiatives.
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Prioritizes responsibilities effectively, meets established deadlines, and completes assigned duties with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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Collegiate playing experience required; prior experience serving on a collegiate coaching staff preferred.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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Must maintain NCAA Rules Compliance Certification and current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, as required.
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Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, conference, and University policies, procedures, rules, and requirements. Must maintain required documentation, certifications, and annual training.
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Ability to effectively communicate, take and provide direction, build positive relationships, and work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and other University personnel.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
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Ability to work with student-athletes of varying skill and performance levels and provide appropriate instruction, feedback, encouragement, and support.
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Ability to represent the University and athletic program in a professional and positive manner.
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Proficiency with, or ability to become proficient in, recruiting software and other technology used to support coaching and recruiting activities.
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Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle or feel objects; lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; reaching with hands and arms; climbing and balancing; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
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Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions and environments with moderate to loud noise levels.
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The University is unable to provide immigration or employment visa sponsorship for this position.
EEO Statement:
Wheeling University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all faculty, staff, and students. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value the unique contributions that individuals bring to our campus and believe that diversity of perspectives enriches our academic and work environment.
