Director of Player Development (Men's Basketball)

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Head Coach by providing leadership and support in the development, growth, transition, and overall success of the student-athletes. This position supports student-athlete development through individualized guidance, mentorship, film review, performance feedback, program integration, professional development, and coordination of resources that promote personal growth, team culture, and readiness for success during and after the collegiate experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field with five (5) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
Knowledge of player development principles and the demands of high-level basketball environments.
Ability to mentor, motivate, and build effective relationships with student-athletes.
Ability to support the development of leadership, accountability, and team culture.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with coaches, staff, and campus partners.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to travel extensively and work long and irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in collegiate and/or professional sports.
Experience in player development, coaching, leadership development, or student-athlete mentoring at the Division I, NBA, NFL, MLB, international professional, or comparable elite level.
Experience working with high-level student-athletes or professional athletes in areas such as player transition, personal development, leadership development, and performance culture.
Collegiate and/or professional head coaching, assistant coaching, player development, or basketball operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized development plans for student-athletes in collaboration with the coaching staff.
Develop and implement programming that supports leadership development, personal growth, life skills, and preparation for success.
Build and maintain strong relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, athletics staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Utilize film review, performance feedback, and available analytics to support individualized player development plans and reinforce areas of growth for student-athletes.
Provide individualized mentorship and guidance to student-athletes to support accountability, maturity, confidence, and adjustment to the demands of a Division I sport program.
Collaborate with coaching staff and support personnel to implement appropriate film, data, and performance information into player development efforts.
Support the personal, leadership, and overall development of student-athletes throughout their collegiate experience.
Assist with the onboarding and transition of incoming student-athletes, including freshmen, transfers, and other new additions to the program.
Help facilitate student-athlete integration into the culture, expectations, and daily operations of the sport program.
Assist student-athletes in understanding film and performance feedback in a manner that supports skill growth, decision-making, accountability, and overall development.
Serve as a resource for student-athletes in identifying and accessing appropriate support services within athletics and across the University.
Collaborate with coaches and athletics staff to support student-athlete well-being, retention, engagement, and overall program development.
Support a positive team culture by reinforcing program standards, expectations, and values.
Assist with special projects and operational needs of the sport program, as assigned by the Head Coach.
Ensure all assigned responsibilities are carried out in compliance with NCAA, SEC, University, and departmental policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.