Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Under the general supervision of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is a twelve month position and will be responsible for successful execution in planning, developing and administering all phases of the men’s basketball coaching and recruiting program. This position is governed by the state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Three (3) years of intercollegiate coaching experience
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference and UA Little Rock regulations
Ability to work nights and weekends with extensive travel

Responsibilities

Negotiate scholarship offers of all prospects under the direction of the head coach
Oversee roster management related to name, image and likeness
Identify and recruit high caliber prospective student athletes
Plan campus visits with prospective student athletes and their parents
Assist head coach with practice and game preparation
Assist head coach with scheduling
Assist in daily workouts with individual players
Assist in budget preparation and administration
Teach advance level player skills and game strategies to student athletes
Serve as a mentor to athletes, helping resolve academic and non-academic issues
Scout opponents for game preparation
Compliance with all NCAA, Conference and institutional rules and policies