Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in postsecondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing, yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence.

Serving Lasting Purpose

At Life University, our mission extends beyond education—we strive to embody a Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—out of your own abundance. Life University’s guiding principle is to live an inner-directed life, recognizing that the willingness and desire to serve your community and your fellow human beings are just as important as academic pursuits. This philosophy drives our commitment to our students, staff, and the broader community, inspiring us to make meaningful contributions to the world through the transformative power of education and service. We believe that everyone has unique gifts, and as a member of the global community, it is our duty to share those gifts generously, living by the principle of giving, doing, loving, and serving out of abundance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Life University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball – Part Time

Life University is looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to serve as the TITLE. The Assistant Men’s Basketball coach is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the ongoing recruitment of student-athletes for the sport of Men’s basketball at Life University. Life University has developed and implemented an Honor Code and Standards of Conduct, which serve as a set of expectations for the living and learning environment provided by the University.

Responsibilities

1. Assists the Men’s Head Basketball coach in the following:
2. All correspondence between coaches, students, and parents in regard to potential visits by athletes to Life University.
3. Must have a high level of proficiency with regard to using video analysis as a teaching tool. Oversee all preparation, coding, and feedback with regards to the video analysis approach within the program.
4. Must possess an outward and energized personality with regard to community and campus events. High energy individual
5. Coordinate and supervise off season training regimen and skill development program
6. Oversee scholarship distribution to student athletes with a proven history in fiscal responsibility.
7. Oversee recruiting.
8. Prepare schedule
9. Coaching & supervising daily practices.
10. Help organize team travel (vehicles/hotels/meals/practices).
11. Help organize and manage successful youth summer camps
12. Perform team related administrative duties.
13. Assist with preparing and filing eligibility forms.
14. Ensure academic compliance within the athletic department policies and procedures.
15. Monitor class attendance policy.
16. Plan and execute fundraising initiatives.
17. Maintain & order necessary equipment for the program.
18. Maintain and update athletic department website information related to your sport.
19. Coordinate with Sports Information Director to post meet results/stories.
20. Plan and schedule NAIA Champions of Character activities.
21. Demonstrated ability to work with peers/fellow coaches within the department in a team environment.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Three to Five years of coaching and recruiting experience.
3. Ability to demonstrate overall business acumen.
4. Basic knowledge of the NAIA and/or NCAA rules and regulations.
5. Ability to interact effectively in a collegial environment.
6. Proven & successful track record with regards to graduation rate of student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

1. Model integrity, character and leadership.
2. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
3. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents within a diverse community.
4. Ability to calmly evaluate and resolve routine conflicts.

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