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• Administrative Openings

• Admissions Counselor

• Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

• Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

• Director of Marketing & Communications

• Grounds Keeper

• Head Cheer and Dance Coach

• Head Women’s Soccer Coach

• Manager of Donor Relations

• Vice President for Advancement

• Academic Openings

• Assistant Professor of Business Administration

• Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

• Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance in Sport Management

• Assistant Professor of Physics

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Human Resources
Smith-Curtis 202
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
Fax (402) 465-2565

Maria Harder
(402) 465-2117
mharder [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (mharder[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu)

Employment Opportunity for the Position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Status

Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is seeking qualified candidates for a 10-month position working 40 hours per week to work as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. As the Assistant Coach, the incumbent will assist with the development and administration of NWU’s competitive basketball program including all facets of the sport within the philosophy and policies of the university, conference, and national affiliates.

Nebraska Wesleyan University competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. The selected candidate will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and also be required to perform a secondary job duty at the discretion of the university and within the skill set of the qualified applicant.

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background and motor vehicle driving check. This benefit eligible position includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous vacation & holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee’s dependents among other benefits.

Department

Athletics

Responsibilities

• Build and provide individualized development plans for student-athletes which foster growth athletically, academically, and socially.
• Assist with scheduled practices and games for spring and fall season teaching student athlete’s elements for the sport.
• Assist with athletic events for basketball while also organizing and supervising travel.
• Assist and maintain records of all expenditures.
• Actively recruit student athletes for the basketball program: attend recruiting events, recruit evaluation, emails/mailings/phone calls, on campus visits. Provide recruiting reports for both the Head Coach and Admissions Office.
• Work with the Head Athletic Trainer regarding the health of student athletes.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Assist in the coordination of all fundraising activities for the basketball program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Related experience coaching men’s basketball at college, high school or elite level clubs.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of coaching student-athletes and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics.
• Ability to coach and recruit highly skilled student-athletes.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and success in working with a variety of persons that will build strong, long-term relationships with team members, students and stakeholders.
• Must be able to multitask and manage several projects that may be ongoing during the same time.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to produce complete and accurate work and manage production activities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and handle pressure situations.
• Be flexible, able to prioritize tasks and meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com.... NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU’s Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

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