RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student-athletes regarding the specific skills needed to play the sport, to build and inspire great teamwork, and for their own character development.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of inter-collegiate games and practices.
• Assist the head coach in building a cohesive and competitive program.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring of the student-athletes academic performance.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing.  
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Assist the head coach with recruiting of student-athletes.
• Take a leadership role in the athletic program.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Minimum one to three years of advanced coaching experience. College coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Business office environment.  Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations is required (own transportation).
• May require some heavy lifting.    
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturdays as needed, additional hours during peak times, or as required.

About Davenport University

Davenport University is a private university located in Grand Rapids Michigan. Davenport aspires to be renowned as a quality institution of higher education that understands the market better than any other institution. Davenport's athletic department sponsors 20 plus varsity athletic programs. Davenport is a member of NCAA DII and a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GLIAC). In addition, Davenport University offers an array of non-varsity sports at the institution.

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