About The Role

This person serves as an assistant men’s basketball coach. This position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This person will operate with a committed understanding that in the pursuit of athletic excellence we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. This is a part-time position and pays a stipend of $9200.

Primary Responsibilities

Coaching Leadership
Assist basketball coaching staff in practice planning, instructing, and reviewing practice video
Assist basketball coaching staff in game preparations
Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
Assist in scouting of opponents and preparation of scouting reports to team

Secondary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership
Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes
Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes
Serve as a consistent role model and resource for student-athletes
Administrative Leadership
Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed
Assist the head men’s basketball coach with planning/budget for Lee Pfund Classic, team meals during away games, and team transportation.
Assist head coach in all aspects of the recruiting process including evaluation of prospects, visit coordination, and ongoing recruiting communication (i.e. calls/texts/mailings)

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree;
Ability to recruit quality student-athletes at the college level;
Good communication skills;
A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education;
Strong organizational skills;
Competency in MSOffice computer programs; and
High school or collegiate athletic experience preferred.

Faith Qualifications

Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality. These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes, set up and take down basketball equipment, and lift, move, and carry up to 25lbs.
FLSA Status ‐ Part-Time Exempt (0.25 FTE status)
Updated May 2023