Graduate Coaching Assistant for the Men’s Basketball Program (Graduate Assistant Position).  Important note: This position is funded as a Graduate Assistant position, and only Graduate Assistant  qualified applicants may apply or be hired. See the Graduate Assistant Addendum attached to this  Job/Position Description.

POSITION’S GROUP: Athletics

GROUP’S MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Athletics is responsible for operations of 25 athletics teams, meeting the  requirements of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Kansas Collegiate Athletic  Conference (KCAC) regulations. The program recruits’ students to meet roster minimums; focuses on

retention by providing an outstanding student-athlete experience and counseling students appropriately on  academic and other issues; enhances the physical, mental and social development of the student-athletes  through rigorous practices, appropriate competition and off-field activities including community service; and  provides a connection point for the campus, alumni and Salina community to the university. POSITION’S DEPARTMENT: Men’s Basketball

DEPARTMENT’S MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Men’s Basketball program is expected to recruit student-athletes  that can be successful academically, socially, and athletically at Kansas Wesleyan University, meeting a  minimum roster size of 35 active student-athletes each year. In addition, the program is responsible for  instructing and preparing the student-athletes for successful competition in the KCAC, counseling the student athletes on academic, athletic and social issues, coordinating a team community service program, and  providing a connection point for outreach to the campus, alumni and Salina communities. POSITION’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Head Men’s Basketball Coach

DATE POSITION LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: June 2023. Revised by: Director of Athletics, Human Resources

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POSITION’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, Staff, Exempt (Teaching Duties Exemption), At-Will POSITION’S SALARY OR SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: $9,600 annually (24-month agreement), graduate tuition  remission as per the standard Graduate Assistant Contract.

POSITION’S SUMMARY: The position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach to teach, recruit, and mentor the Men’s Basketball student-athletes.

POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None

POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None

POSITION’S PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Office, weight room and indoor practice and competition facilities. POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: Position is required to work indoors and outdoors,  during both hot and cold weather. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University phone, computer, coaching tools and apparel.

POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible part-time schedule (limited to less than 1,500 hours annually), arranged  around recruiting, scheduled team practice and competition times, staff meetings and the GA’s class schedule. POSITION’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Significant travel for recruiting, as well as with the team for road games.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teaching (50%)

o Instruct, teach and coach student-athletes during practice and competition.

o Conduct video breakdown and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.

o Assist in planning practices including both varsity and junior varsity.

o Provide input to the head coach on practice and/or game strategy.

• Recruiting (30%):

o Ensure that program meets annual squad size number (currently 35 student-athletes) o Identify, evaluate and recruit potential team members to KWU, recording transactions in FrontRush or  similar university provided recruiting software.

o Bring student-athletes on campus for visits during school year.

o Retain current KWU students as team members

o Ensure program recruiting activities adhere to University and NAIA Policies and Procedures • Administration (15%)

o Assist with key administrative tasks, team travel, budget management and academic success of student athletes.

o Coordinate community service and Champions of Character program for the Men’s Basketball program. o Assist with the operation of the athletics program by serving in an as-needed basis for key tasks, such as  game management, marketing or other duties as requested.

POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES (5%):

• Develop a network of high school and/or college coaches that can assist in the recruiting process. • Perform other duties as assigned by the position’s supervisor.

EDUCATION:

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree.
• PREFERRED: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• MINIMUM REQUIRED:

o First Aid/CPR certification (must be active within 60 days of employment);

o NAIA Champions of Character Character-Driven Coaches online course (within 60 days of employment) o NAIA Rules Test online course (within 60 days of employment)

o Blood Borne Pathogen online training (must be completed within 60 days of employment) o Valid driver’s license.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Experience playing or coaching college soccer
• PREFERRED: Experience in recruiting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES (KSAA’s):

• MINIMUM REQUIRED

o Philosophical alignment with the mission and vision of Kansas Wesleyan University.

o Demonstrable teamwork and team building skills.

o Demonstrable priority setting and organizational skills.

o Successful High School and/or College soccer career.

• PREFERRED

o High School and/or College soccer coaching experience

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