North Park University, a member of the nationally recognized College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for the position of Women’s Basketball - Graduate Assistant. The assistantship will begin in summer 2019 and includes tuition remission, a meal plan, and an annual stipend.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist program with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting as assigned by the head coach; attend high school, AAU and junior college basketball games and tournaments as assigned; visit high schools to meet with basketball recruits; consistently communicate with recruits via phone, email, and mailings.

•Coach a particular basketball specialty, organize (in conjunction with the coaching staff) standard practices and help develop individual players in those positions.

•Execute game day preparation in conjunction with the coaching staff; analyze game performance primarily in the specialty area with players in designated positions.

•Assist with Film Exchange and Scouting Reports as assigned by the coaching staff.

•Assist with monitoring the academic progress of all the players on the team.

•Assist with basketball organizational and administrative needs.

•Complete other duties as assigned by the head basketball coach, associate athletic directors, and the athletic director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•A bachelor’s degree is required.

•Applicant must obtain acceptance in North Park University graduate program and have a personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

•Coaching experience or basketball experience and extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball at the intercollegiate level is required.

•Able to work a schedule appropriate to coaching a team (i.e. days, nights, and weekends).

•Able to lift and move athletic equipment.

•A valid driver’s license is required.

If you meet the above qualifications and wish to be considered a candidate for this position, please send a letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: North Park University, Amanda Crockett, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, E-mail areese@northpark.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.