Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
About The Position
The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the men’s basketball program, including practice and game preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, fundraising, scheduling, public relations, community service and strict adherence to all NCAA and university rules. This role also involves representing the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public. The position requires a commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A record of integrity and leadership.
- Willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics, including fundraising.
- Commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a minimum event group squad size as established by the university.
- Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes in accordance with NCAA and university rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards; educating prospective student-athletes on admission standards, and NCAA Eligibility Center requirements.
- Lead, monitor, and coordinate academic performance.
- Provide assistance in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.
- Represent the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assist head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the men's basketball program, in accordance with WAC and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Coordinate one or more specified areas or components of team play (e.g., defense, offense, and/or various individual positions).
- Provide guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal issues, as required.
- Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution
- Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance
- Voluntary plans for short-term disability
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Generous paid annual and sick leave
- Paid holidays throughout the year
- Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
