Job Summary – The assistant basketball coach is responsible for assisting the head basketball coach in leading, guiding and mentoring the women's basketball program in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations. The assistant coach is responsible for accepting delegated tasks from the head basketball coach, recruiting and retaining student-athletes, and instructing the game of basketball. The assistant coach's responsibilities must align with the goals of a program that contributes to the holistic development of students.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Prior coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred. A master’s degree and college playing experience is preferred. Must be able to travel away from home at least 50% of the time during the basketball season and recruiting athletes. Must have a good working knowledge of commonly used Internet software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software. Must possess the Competencies included in the job description to enable the employee to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the job. Must be at least 21 years old and maintain a valid Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle on behalf of the University.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following: • a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements, • a resume’, • unofficial transcripts, and • a completed HPU Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs) to:
Katrina Lynn Director of Human Resources Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX 76801 E-mail: hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline: Until the position is filled
Founded in 1889, Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Howard Payne University athletics fields 12 sports (volleyball, men's soccer, women's soccer, football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis, baseball, softball) and competes in the highly competitive American Southwest Conference.Located in Brownwood, Texas, HPU offers a full array of undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs in a traditional residential academic community. The university also offers selected undergraduate and graduate course work by electronic means and at extended learning centers in El Paso, Texas, and New Braunfels, Texas. HPU maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio, which contributes to the university’s reputation of being “a place where everybody is somebody.”
