The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school's academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 29 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 17 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including coaching, recruiting, contest scheduling, supervising sports personnel, budget management, student-athlete mentoring, and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations

Essential Functions

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Coach
• Providing effective sport instruction and feedback during contests
• Recruiting student-athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Coach
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Department of Athletics and Recreations Code of Ethics
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes
• Demonstrating excelling writing, speaking, and listening abilities
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Coach including but not limited to: budget management, contest scheduling, practice planning, travel arrangement, and monitoring study tables
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Division
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as business periodicals professional journals or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and develop related spreadsheets.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, ratios, and percentages.
• Quantitative and qualitative reasoning are necessary.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving ability is necessary.
• The ability to exercise good decision-making under pressure is necessary.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent communication and public relation skills.
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and coaching experience.
• Previous coaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Previous collegiate coaching experience.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Varied.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 8, 2019

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. .

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
   

NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 10 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.