Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University, a Division I institution completing in the Missouri Valley Conference, seeks applicants for an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach.  The successful candidate will assist in the development and execution of effective practice and competition plans and provide feedback and demonstrations to student-athletes related to athletic technique and skill development. In addition, they will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience required.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skills to help student-athletes improve through training/coaching
• Proficiency to produce scouting reports, recruiting evaluations and complete work within deadlines.
• Experience with Synergy, video editing, FastDraw software.
• Familiarity for current research and trends in basketball.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Knowledge and basic proficiency using Word, Excel, Google Applications,, and Photoshop.
Knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations.
Candidates must have a valid drivers license and meet the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred.
Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.
Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Assist in the development and execution of effective practice and competition plans, including pre-and post-season conditioning programs. Provide feedback, including explanations and demonstrations, to student-athletes about athletic technique and skill development and to achieve proficiency. - (Essential)
• 30% - Assist in recruiting and retaining talented student-athletes. - (Essential)
• 10% - Provide leadership for a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes and contribute to a culture of excellence and ethics. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with administrative duties, including but not limited to: NCAA and Drake University compliance processes, competition scheduling, business and finance paperwork, facilities reservations, community service functions, event planning, and fundraising, etc. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with scouting and game preparation, including video and statistical reviews. - (Essential)
• 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication related to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletics staff) and external (fans, parents, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential)
• 5% - Contribute to a positive working environment within the Department and University. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
• All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and/or the Pioneer Football League and Drake University. - (Essential)

Have Questions?

Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.