Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach / Junior Varsity Head Coach

Job Description

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach / Junior Varsity Head Coach | St. Ambrose University

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at St. Ambrose University, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, specifically at its Mount Mercy University campus. St. Ambrose is an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community committed to empowering its members to seek wisdom, work for justice, and lead lives of service. This position supports the leadership and development of the women’s basketball program, fostering excellence both on the court and in the classroom for student-athletes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

• Team: Reports to the women’s basketball program leadership.
• Mission: This person owns coaching and developing women’s basketball student-athletes, specifically leading the junior varsity team and assisting the varsity program.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Promotion: Assist in promoting the philosophy and objectives of the women’s basketball program, including budgeting, fundraising, and compliance with regulations.
• Student-Athlete Development: Coach and mentor student-athletes, emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, leadership, and academic success.
• Junior Varsity Leadership: Serve as the Head Coach for the Junior Varsity women’s basketball team while assisting with the varsity program.
• Recruitment: Recruit and retain academically successful student-athletes who contribute positively to the Mount Mercy community.
• Academic Support: Monitor student-athlete academic progress and collaborate with Student Success staff to support retention and graduation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree; a strong commitment to recruiting and student-athlete development.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes at the collegiate level.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; Ability to work collaboratively; Valid driver’s license.
• Bonus: Master’s degree preferred; Prior participation or coaching experience in collegiate or high school basketball preferred.