Part-Time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Moody Bible… · Chicago

Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL

Job-Type: Part-Time

Compensation Range: This role offers a $5000 stipend as compensation paid out over 6 months.

What You Will Be Doing:

Reporting to the Head Basketball Coach, this role provides leadership for developing and supervising MBI’s Men’s Basketball Program while adhering to MBI’s and NCCAA policies and guidelines. A servant-leader with the desire and plan to build and equip the basketball program and its student athletes. Will work closely with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach to accomplish the vision and mission of MBI Athletics.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Represent Jesus Christ, MBI, and Moody Athletics when working and relating to others, and foster a team atmosphere of community and encouragement.
• Assist the MBB head coach in developing a program roster that reflects a Christ-centered mindset and identity through team devotionals and community outreach.
• Work with the head coach to create a plan that helps the student athlete improve in their sport and assists them spiritually, academically, relationally, and emotionally.
• Help the head coach in running and organizing team practices and training in-season and off-season.
• Consistently seek to progress in knowledge of your sport and training concepts that can help keep the student athlete healthy and hopefully injury-free.
• Keep open communication with student athletes throughout the year.
• Assist the head coach in recruiting potential student-athletes who are believers in Christ and interested in an MBI degree program.
• Assist the head coach in preparing for away competitions and possibly driving the athletic bus or van to away competitions.
• Ensure compliance with MBI and NCCAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Basketball experience in coaching or playing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license and a responsible driving record.
• Able and qualified to drive a 14-passenger bus.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft, Google, and Social Media platforms.
• Certified or becomes certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Able to work in the US legally, without sponsorship.
• Physical ability to participate in basketball practice and physical training.
• Enjoys working with college students.
• Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements:

• Two years of experience in coaching basketball or playing at a collegiate level.
• Knowledgeable in training and nutrition concepts for basketball players.
• Familiar with the vision and history of Moody Bible Institute.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Ministry experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

• The job operates primarily in a professional office environment located in MBI’s athletic facility (Solheim Center).
• Basketball practice and conditioning will take place at the Solheim Center.
• Will work closely with MBI athletic student staff, athletic trainer, and head basketball coach.
• Driving and traveling to games, some of which involve an overnight stay.

Additional Information:

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.