Assistant Women's Bowling Coach

Lebanon, Illinois, McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

The assistant coach will aid the head coach in achieving the desired short and long term goals for the program. Responsibilities include aligning practices with the professionalism and high moral standards that are expected of all McKendree University employees, while also achieving the following within the role:

-Helps to communicate clear expectations to the student-athletes for appropriate conduct at all times.

-Displays competent knowledge of the sport (strategy, adjustments, and practice design).

-Communicates in a positive fashion with student-athletes throughout the season.

Helps the head coach to create organized and appropriate practice and competition plans.

-Assists with conditioning and drills for in-season and off-season, scouting and game planning during competition season.

-Displays knowledge of video use and works with student-athletes to study and improve performance.

-Assists head coach with all areas of leadership with student-athletes as assigned by the head coach.

-Aides the head coach in making connections between athletics and the mission of McKendree University (models compassionate behavior towards athletes, contributes to the team with dignity).

-Contributes to an environment of fairness, commitment, and positive sportsmanship with athletes, parents, coaches, officials, and fans.

-Develops a positive rapport with McKendree University personnel including students, athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.

-Develops a community engagement strategy and ensures a positive experience for all parties.

-Attends all required meetings related to the team as directed by the head coach.

If applicable, pass the NCAA recruiting exam yearly if recruiting off campus.

-Assists head coach with recruiting, as needed.

-Helps the head coach communicate accurately with the athletic department including schedules, transportation, rosters, and results.

-Creates a safe environment for the athletes of the team including facility supervision-practice, competition and locker rooms.

-Makes suggestions for equipment needs to the head coach and helps with the management of all current equipment.

-Manages aspects of the team as directed by the head coach.

-Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

Travel is required.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and previous coaching experience preferred. Additional experience in professional shop operations is a plus.