Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

3d

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Responsible to the Head Coach and Vice President for Athletics to promote, enhance, and oversee the Men’s Basketball program while maintaining compliance with all ACU, UAC, and NCAA Division I rules and regulations. Promote and support the university's mission and vision within their sport's program, coaching staff, and student- athletes. Responsible for the oversight of the academic, athletic, and spiritual development of student-at letes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required/Master’s degree preferred.
• Basketball sport mastery, motivational skills, and communication skills.
• Ethics and integrity to work within rules of the NCAA and UAC.
• Morals, ethics, and loyalty to the University and ACU Mission.
• Be a positive role model in daily life and actions.
• Demonstrate physical skills of basketball fundamentals.
• Be in good cardiovascular condition to endure long hours of the work day
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Extensive knowledge of the game of basketball and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to perform at the highest level with integrity and ethics.
• Communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of people
• Organization skills: ability to handle specific details of each event, budget, trip, meeting, etc.
• Proper time management: ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically, academically, and spiritually compatible with the ACU mission.
• Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I Men’s Basketball program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA compliance, academics, etc.
• Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, professional and spiritual development.
• Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.
• Other duties as assigned per the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time