Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Men’s Basketball intercollegiate sports program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with computer systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail, and Internet software.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.
• Fundraising experience and ability.

Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts.
• Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Ensure student-athletes have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintains thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, GLVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinates recruiting activities with the Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Program.
• Assist student-athletes in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.
• Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
• Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.
• Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times.
• All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time