Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

University of Massachusetts Lowell•Lowell, MA

22h

About The Position

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division I men’s basketball program. This includes student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination, and practice and game coaching. The role also involves providing administrative support as assigned. The coach will assist in all aspects of student-athlete development and performance, including organizing and implementing recruitment, instructing and supervising daily drills and workout sessions, scouting opponents, and organizing and leading preseason and off-season conditioning. A key part of the role is creating a positive and productive environment for student-athletes. Additionally, the Assistant Coach will assist with administrative functions such as monitoring academic progress and working closely with the academic center. The position also involves participating in promotional and public relations activities to advance athletic programs, including assisting the head coach in coordinating fund-raising and community service activities, providing leadership and direction to community service, and assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to enhance the program's image and visibility. The coach is expected to promote the University’s commitment to customer service by building effective partnerships, ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners, and maintaining a welcoming environment for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 years successful experience coaching basketball and/or previous Head Coaching experience
Strong organizational skills
Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success

Nice To Haves

NCAA Division I experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students
Knowledge of, and an appreciation for conference and NCAA rules
Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and implementing the recruitment process
Instructing and supervising daily drills, workout sessions
Scouting opponents
Organizing and leading preseason and off-season conditioning
Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes
Monitoring academic progress and working closely with the academic center
Assisting the head coach in coordinating fund-raising and community service activities
Providing leadership and direction to the program’s community service activities
Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to enhance the image and visibility of the men’s basketball program
Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles
Performs other related duties as assigned