Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all phases of the respective program

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 

• This position reports directly to the Head Coach of the respective sport, who reports to the Athletic Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists head coach in recruiting, game preparation including scouting, devising game strategies and evaluating performance.
• Assist in development of a competitive game schedule.
• Assists head coach in administrative process for practice plans, team travel, public relations and promoting of philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Develop individual players and overall team.
• Assists head coach in instilling a philosophy of team work, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Monitor the academics of the individual student-athletes to assure that they are making progress toward graduation.
• Inventory athletic equipment.
• Enforce and uphold all University guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Participate in fundraising efforts for the university and the athletics department.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.
• Conduct film exchange.
• Attend all athletic department staff meetings.
• Attend all practices and games.
• May be asked to perform other duties by Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively coordinate events and programs with media.
• Ability to make frequent trips to locations outside of the University area.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write, edit and /or develop articles, reports, and publications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate athletic events.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with supervisor, coworkers, university community, and the public.
• Ability to work evening and weekends in preparation for and during athletic events.
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 1-2 years coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and Sport Statistical Software(Dakstats/Statcrew).