General Job Brief

Assists in the leadership and management of the women’s basketball program as directed by the head coach. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship

Typical Duties

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities

Assists the Head Coach in the following areas:

• Day-to-day operations
• Recruitment to meet roster goals
• Equipment inventory management
• Practice preparation
• Game day preparation and scheduling
• Varsity and club and/or JV oversight as directed
• Academic accountability
• Community service
• Intentional Christian faith integration
• Fundraising
• Provides spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
• Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University’s Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Playing or coaching experience in their sport
• Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University

Working Conditions

• General basketball environment
• Office hours to accomplish administrative tasks Meeting with student-athletes as needed
• Travel to competition and recruitment as needed

Time Required

Standard college basketball calendar for in-season and out-of-season

Fair Labor Standards Act

This position is considered to be full-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.