Asst Men's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

Work Schedule:
Variable shift/variable days depending upon playing schedule, recruiting demands and department events.

Provide a brief statement of the position duties.
Assist the Head Men's Basketball Coach with all assigned duties associated with the Intercollegiate Men's Basketball Program.

Required Education:
Course work leading to a degree Certificate

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCAA recruiting test proficiency, or passing within two weeks of hire.
• Possess a current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Demonstrated successful basketball coaching or playing experience at the collegiate or comparative level.
• No prior involvement with NCAA major rules violations.
• Commitment to the academic success of student athletes.

Knowledge, skills, abilities or attributes required.
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference compliance rules.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Oral and Written Communication - Active listening, speaking, and writing which ensures comprehension and understanding in both the speaker and target audience.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities

• The ability to organize effectively.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to come up with unusual or original ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• The ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationship with student athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, college faculty and staff, alumni, professional colleagues, and the general public.
• The ability to actively look for ways to help people.
• The ability to work effectively under stressful and high-pressure situations.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.