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Position Number: 5211939
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants to fill three (3) Assistant Men's Basketball Coach positions.
These positions are housed in the athletic department and will report to Head Men's Basketball Coach and ultimately the Athletic Director or sport supervisor. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to work closely with the head coach to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of a Big Sky, NCAA Division I assigned sport program. Several components of this job include: responsible for taking a lead role in recruiting, completing daily/weekly activity logs with student-athletes, student-athlete welfare issues, liaison with equipment room and Adidas contract, responsible for scouting teams and video exchange with other schools. This position also provides educational, monitoring, and supervisory components as well as working within a shared facility. This person will work closely with the athletic department support staff, equipment staff, sports medicine staff, sport & recreation center staff, Athletic Academic Coordinator/Advisor and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups.

It is the responsibility of the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to study and know all policies and procedures integral to university, Big Sky and NCAA rules compliance. Will assist in the direction, develop and management of all aspects of the assigned sport program including but not limited to; recruiting, talent evaluation, conducting training and development of student athletes within the team concept, scheduling, budget supervision, supervision of additional staff and monitoring academic progress of the team.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a related field

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with Mens Basketball at the high school or collegiate level.

Valid drivers license.

Ability to learn and adhere to the Big Sky Conference and NCAA rules.

Excellent computer technology/literacy skills.

Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of employment.

Must be able to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test for off-campus recruiting within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. In the event the Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of rules compliance may have taken place, Employee shall report same promptly to the Athletic Director, Compliance Coordinator, or his/her designee.

Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a related field.

Three (3) years of collegiate experience working with mens basketball at the collegiate level.

Collegiate recruiting experience at the NCAA Division I level.

No previous history of NCAA violations.

Collegiate, junior college or high school head coaching experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 50
Responsibility / Duty: Assist in the administration, planning and organization of appropriate pre-season, in-season, and post-season programs, including practice planning, scheduling and making travel arrangements.

Meet with head coach and other staff members daily to plan practices, competition, travel and other team matters.

Facilitate learning of proper skill execution and safety techniques.

Stay up to date on current trends in coaching and teaching skills.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Organize all travel arrangements for team travel and applicable recruiting trips, including, but not limited to, airfare, lodging and charter/rental vehicles.

Maintain and compare budgeted travel amounts to actual dollars spent; alert head coach to any significant variances.

Arrange for all travel advances for mens basketball and ensure all reconciliations are processed in a timely manner.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Assist the head coach in office management and organizational tasks.

Provide assistance with any video software or service as it pertains to scouting of future opponents or prospective student-athletes.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Responsible for completing daily/weekly activity logs with student-athletes and keep accurate records regarding all student-athlete communications and expectations, including student-athlete welfare issues.

Work with Director of Compliance to keep current records of all student-athlete academic progress on a quarterly basis
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Identify and recruit qualified prospective student athletes.

Keep accurate records of all contact with prospective student-athletes.

Know NCAA and conference rules as they apply to coaching teams and individuals in season and out. Become proficient in navigation and use of NCAA and Big Sky Conference website.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Other duties as assigned by Head Mens Basketball Coach
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.

Salary Information: The salary for this position is $40,000 (minimum) up to $75,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 04/24/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/30/2024
Screening to Begin: 05/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12158

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.