Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at DePauw University is responsible for assisting the head men's basketball coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III men's basketball program. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting, and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The role requires a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes, sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds, and a commitment to a diverse community. The coach will also assist with managing the operating budget, evaluating program effectiveness, monitoring student-athletes’ academic progression, and coordinating community outreach and team fundraising events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Proficiency with Hudl, KrossOver, FrontRush, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities
A valid US driver’s license
Current certification in first aid, CPR and AED
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults
Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Collegiate playing experience in basketball highly desirable

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations
Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes
Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community
Along with the head coach, implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes
As directed by the head coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition
As directed by the head coach, schedule games, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel
Assist with managing the men’s basketball operating budget
Assist with evaluating program effectiveness
Monitor student-athletes’ academic progression
As directed by the head coach, develop and coordinate community outreach and team fundraising events.
Other duties as assigned by the head men's basketball coach and/or Director of Athletics