Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for helping the Head Coach in providing leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the University Athletic Team. 

Essential Duties:

The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the head coach with on and off the court coaching of the team, including practices planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach in monitoring of the strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on and off campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondences, phone calls and other duties.
• Pass NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.
• Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development.
• Additional duties can be assigned with discussions between the Head Coach, Athletic Director and the prospective successful candidate.
• Pass school driving test, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy and/or video editing.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes and potential recruits and their families.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.