Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

University of North Alabama • Florence, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the men’s basketball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and court coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• A valid driver’s license in good standing is required
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required
• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public
• Organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format – with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the public
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position-specific activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting/coaching experience
• Experience recruiting quality student-athletes
• Playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in basketball and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes
• Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I basketball and NCAA rules

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with coaching the team
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy
• Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy
• Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes
• Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members
• Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff
• Assist with summer camps and events
• Assist with scheduling games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed
• Assist in field maintenance
• Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach
• Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun (ASUN), and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs
• Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Act as the liaison between student-athletes, head coach, and academic advisors
• Coordinate public relations, community service, travel, and technology needs for the team
• Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department
• Comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• Participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities
• Advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program

Benefits

• Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level