Asst. Coach/Recut. Coord. W. Basketball

Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, teaching student athletes how to perform basketball, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day personnel management, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Approximately 60% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of SPORT through on-field (or on- court) training and classroom training through use of video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 40% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is recruiting and other administrative duties. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student- athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
Mastery of sport coached
Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Two years collegiate coaching or professional playing experience at NCAA Division I level preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
Proven recruiting abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
Assess player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
Assisting with scheduling of competition.
Assisting with understanding NCAA regulations.
Initiating process for initial and renewal grants.
Consistently updating team rosters.
Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget.
Assisting in annual budget preparation.
Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year.
Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels.
Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return.
Pre- and post-season inventory.
Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities.
Initiating process to order equipment/apparel.
Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions.
Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR.
Getting prior approval from the Development office prior to initiating a fundraising activity.
Devising new methods of fund raising.
Being available for Departmental fund-raising activities.
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities.
Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines.
Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions.
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations.
Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner.
Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips.
Initiating arrangements for all official visits.
Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner.