Job Title BYU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
Start date of this position: As Soon As Possible
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
The BYU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in organizing and directing various aspects of a highly competitive, Division I basketball program.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.
Great benefits including:
Paid individual cell phone plan
Travel with the women’s basketball team to all games
Free athletic event tickets for Olympic sports and discounted tickets to Basketball and Football
Swag and gear throughout the year
Semi-Annual department parties (families invited)
401k - BYU contributes 8% automatically and if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%
Four different medical plans that include vision and dental, with premiums as low as $100 a month for a full family
Tuition benefits (full tuition for employee and spouse, ½ tuition for kids)
12 days of paid vacation per year
What You’d Be Responsible For
Recruitment of student-athletes
Compliance to NCAA and University rules and regulations
Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes
attend and assist in conducting regular practice sessions
Monitor eligibility status and promote academic progress
Compile data and reports as requested
Participate in clinics, exhibitions, and camps as requested
Assist in maintaining good alumni and booster relations
What Qualifies You to Apply?
Required
Bachelor's Degree (must have required degree by start date)
Basketball playing and/or coaching experience
Knowledge and understanding of Division I basketball and NCAA rules and regulations
Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.
Preferred
College coaching experience (strongly preferred)
Recruiting experience
Knowledge and understanding of university policies
Documents Required at the Time of Application:Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
