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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Location: On-Site (River Forest, IL)
Position Summary:
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting in the oversight and coordination of the women’s basketball program. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations.
- Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range.
- Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program.
- Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule.
- Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel and meal arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs.
- Assist with the purchase, distribution, collection, and inventory of team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
- Updating, educating staff, and overseeing the compliance of the Department of Athletics camp manual.
- Support team fundraising efforts.
- Assist in developing, coordinating and growing the Department of Athletics camps and recreational programming.
- Serving as the liaison to surrounding communities for camps/clinics.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous coaching experience required, collegiate coaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations
- Experience and competence in various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Strong organizational and written skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field
- Ability to function in growing environment
- Strong collaborative abilities
- Role modeling
- Ability to work graciously with various groups of people
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Salary and FLSA Status:
- Salary: $49,450.00
- FLSA Status: Exempt (salary), full-time (37.50 hours/week)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Position Title: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Location: On-Site (River Forest, IL)
Position Summary:
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting in the oversight and coordination of the women’s basketball program. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations.
- Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range.
- Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program.
- Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule.
- Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel and meal arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs.
- Assist with the purchase, distribution, collection, and inventory of team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
- Updating, educating staff, and overseeing the compliance of the Department of Athletics camp manual.
- Support team fundraising efforts.
- Assist in developing, coordinating and growing the Department of Athletics camps and recreational programming.
- Serving as the liaison to surrounding communities for camps/clinics.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous coaching experience required, collegiate coaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations
- Experience and competence in various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Strong organizational and written skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field
- Ability to function in growing environment
- Strong collaborative abilities
- Role modeling
- Ability to work graciously with various groups of people
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Salary and FLSA Status:
- Salary: $49,450.00
- FLSA Status: Exempt (salary), full-time (37.50 hours/week)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Assistant Basketball Coach Jobs
Document your specialized coaching credentials early
Gather your coaching certifications, degree transcripts, and player development records before applying. Employers filing an H-1B petition for a coaching role must show the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, so your credentials need to match the job description precisely.
Target programs with dedicated HR infrastructure
NCAA Division I programs, NBA G League teams, and professional academies are most likely to have in-house immigration counsel and established LCA filing processes. Smaller college programs often lack the administrative capacity to sponsor a visa for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board for assistant coaching roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This filters your search to organizations that have already navigated the H-1B process for coaching staff, saving you from applications that go nowhere.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for coaching roles in your target city before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level in the LCA, and underpaying coaches is a common compliance issue that can delay or invalidate the petition.
Clarify the degree requirement in your job offer letter
The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Ask your employer to specify the required degree in the written offer, since coaching positions without an explicit academic requirement can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
File the LCA well before the H-1B petition deadline
The employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. DOL certification typically takes seven business days, but coaching roles that span multiple work locations require a separate LCA for each site, which adds processing time you need to plan for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an assistant basketball coaching role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as kinesiology, sports science, or exercise physiology. If the job posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the petition is at higher risk of a Request for Evidence. Employers should build the degree requirement into the official job description before filing.
What visa options exist for foreign assistant basketball coaches beyond the H-1B?
Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate annual cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa if the coaching role maps to an eligible USMCA profession, though coaching is not explicitly listed and requires careful documentation. The O-1 visa is available for coaches with extraordinary ability, demonstrated through awards, media coverage, or high-profile team affiliations.
How do I find assistant basketball coaching jobs where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for assistant basketball coaching roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. Focusing on organizations that have already filed for coaching staff significantly increases your chances of a successful application compared to cold-applying to programs with no immigration filing record.
Can a university sponsor an assistant basketball coach on an H-1B, or do cap-exempt rules apply?
Yes, and universities have a significant advantage here. Institutions of higher education are cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file an H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. This makes university coaching positions far more accessible for international candidates than jobs at professional franchises, which are subject to the cap and selection process.
What happens to an assistant coach's visa status if they're let go mid-season?
H-1B holders get a 60-day grace period after their position ends to find new sponsoring employment, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Because coaching contracts often run on academic or league calendars, a mid-season termination can leave little runway. Starting conversations with new employers immediately after a termination notice, rather than waiting until the grace period is nearly exhausted, is essential.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Basketball Coach jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.