ASSISTANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH -ATHLETICS- Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world. Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders! Concordia University is needing an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Laundry Services Coordinator who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska please visit www.cune.edu. Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Head Women’s Basketball coach and Associate Athletic Director, the assistant coach is responsible for assisting with coaching and instruction duties related to the assigned sport at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE). They will assist with all aspects of the program and department while abiding by the rules and regulations established by CUNE, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and the NAIA. This position also supports the Athletic Department with laundry services management and oversight. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package. Must be 19 years or older to apply. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Assists the Head Coach (HC) in organizing, preparing, instructing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition, using sound principles and judgement consistent with the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the CUNE Athletic Department. Assists in coaching all sport practices throughout the season, as well as administering and readily providing attendance records at all practices. Help with identifying potential student athletes for the women's basketball program, in accordance with CUNE, GPAC, and NAIA regulations, guidelines, and policies. Recruits prospective student-athletes who adhere to the NAIA Champions of Character initiatives and who strive for academic achievement, competitive greatness, and spiritual/character development. Adheres to and supports the HC in monitoring and reinforcing all institutional, conference, and NAIA by-laws and regulations. Actively participates in implementing and/or designing a retention plan as determined by the HC of the respective athletic program. Assists with team scheduling, team travel arrangements, evaluating talent of prospective, and returning student-athletes, promoting and marketing the assigned athletic program, scouting opponents and fundraising, upon direction of the HC. Fosters, assists, and leads interactions that inspire spiritual and character development through one-on-one student and staff relations and that build a cohesive and positive team culture here at CUNE. Other duties as assigned. Laundry Services Coordinator: Hires, trains and provides oversight of laundry room student workers for PE and Walz Complex. Develops and implements procedures and policies regarding uniform check-out and check-in for all programs year round. Develops and maintains the laundry schedule for weight room towels and all athletic uniforms on a daily basis or as needed, to ensure that practice and performance uniforms are laundered, dried and available for all teams per contracted months. Prepares for storage and properly stores all uniforms during the off-season. Responsible for laundry room budget oversight. Responsible for ordering supplies for the laundry room. Attends all Game/Facilities and Athletic Department meetings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education- Bachelor's degree required. Experience- 3-5 years of experience directly related to the essential functions. 2-5 years of experience as a head coach or assistant coach in Higher Ed or high school coach is preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide wining results. Certifications- Valid driver's license. National Coaches License preferred. Specialized Knowledge- Knowledge of Concordia University, Nebraska catalogue requirements for graduation. Knowledge of student retention issues. Knowledge of FERPA guidelines and academic standards governing athletic eligibility and student probation, suspension and/or expulsion helpful. Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the women's basketball program. Knowledge of CUNE, GPAC, and NAIA rules and regulations pertaining to basketball. Knowledge of athletic recruitment and techniques, including NCAA, NAIA, and/or GPAC regulations and guidelines governing recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilize other software applications as necessary; experience in Banner software preferred. Proficiencies: Proficiency in the assigned sport and Athletic Department functions. Preferences: Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to lead and guide NAIA student-athletes in area of speciality. Ability to travel, rent vehicles, drive in large cities, and fly in commercial aircrafts. Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus. Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University. Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation. Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality. Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions. Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public. Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Ability to travel, including overnight and weekend events. Ability to maintain driver's certification for University-provided vehicles and University-related travel; including drive a 12-passenger van. Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle. Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel. Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email. Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

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