Assistant OR Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Basketball program at Miami University. Responsibilities include practice organization, recruitment and evaluation of student-athletes, overseeing campus visitation, and maintaining the Division I program in accordance with university, NCAA, and conference policies. A key aspect of this position is supporting the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by ensuring compliance with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations. The Associate Head Coach role has additional duties related to program promotion, event planning, and alumni relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Understanding of the rules and policies of the NCAA
Experience in recruiting and coaching at the Division I level (for Associate Head Coach)
A criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, coaching and teaching basketball skills (for Assistant Coach)
Experience at the Division I level (for Assistant Coach)
Network of contact in primary recruiting areas (for Assistant Coach)
Master's Degree (for Assistant Coach)
Experience in teaching basketball skills (for Associate Head Coach)
Network of contact in primary recruiting areas (for Associate Head Coach)
Master's Degree (for Associate Head Coach)

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and directing all activities involved with a Division I program.
Identify student-athletes who qualify academically for admission to Miami.
Maintain complete and accurate files of all recruits.
Coordinate all underclass recruiting mailings.
Maintain contacts with high school coaches within the specified area of recruiting through letters and telephone.
Observe prospective student-athlete's participation in competition.
Visit high school students throughout the recruiting area on a regular basis.
Attend summer basketball camps to evaluate talent.
Scout upcoming opponents.
Assist in game preparation plans and their implementation.
Arrange scouting assignments with opponents.
Coordinate facilities and participate in daily basketball practice.
Teach basic skill fundamentals, develop strategy and team play.
Assist in daily organizational ideas for the team.
Advise and counsel current student-athletes with regard to academics.
Organize and assign necessary tutoring help through the Office of Learning Assistance.
Co-direct summer basketball camp and hire camp coaches.
Assist in the supervision of summer camp.
Correspond with high school coaches in order to maintain camp application numbers.
Assist with equipment ordering.
Work as a liaison with strength coach and team trainer.
Assist with scheduling workouts and necessary team travel arrangements.
Coordinate the hiring and organization of the managerial staff.
Assist the head coach in conducting the basketball program in accordance with all NCAA rules, including attendance at compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, successfully completing the annual NCAA certification test, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA rules.
Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC, and University rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Administration.
Assist head coach in day-to-day operations of the team.
Assist with all community service events.
Coordinate fan support and production of group's special events.
Responsible for organizing coaches and players ticket requests.