Director of Player Development

Monmouth University•West Long Branch, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Director of Player Development for the Men's Basketball Team. The candidate would be expected to handle programmatic areas such as academics and facilities, as well as campus partners such as admissions; alumni engagement, including but not limited to newsletters, golf outings, social functions and reunions; oversight of all student interns, managers and volunteers related to men’s basketball. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of coaching, playing or administrative experience in collegiate basketball, or a combination thereof.
CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire.
A valid driver’s license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

Basketball coaching and/or playing experience in Division I collegiate basketball.
Technology skills related to basketball film analysis.
Social media experience.

Responsibilities

Direct player focus on skill development on the court and with personal growth off the court.
Direct, create, and implement individual development plans to ensure players needs are addressed and met as they relate to academics and personal growth.
Assist coaching staff with game day preparation, practice plans, as well as day-to-day basketball operations.
Staff liaison: Programmatic areas such as academics and facilities, as well as campus partners such as admissions.
External affairs contact: Marketing, multimedia rights, special events, ticketing, equipment, athletics communications.
Alumni liaison: Responsible for alumni engagement, including but not limited to newsletters, golf outings, social functions and reunions.
Oversight: All student interns, managers and volunteers related to men’s basketball.
Academics: Act as liaison with academic services to oversee daily progress of the student-athletes; oversight of study hall; weekly academic reports.
Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment
Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FSA
Telehealth