Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years minimum experience in athletics at junior college or university level is preferred. May include graduate level experience and may include experience not directly related to Men’s Basketball.
• Knowledge of sports rules, officiating, coaching, and tournament scheduling
• Strong organizational and communication skills; and high ethical standards
• Comprehensive computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to operate within an enhanced team environment
• Ability to self-start, be creative, show initiate, and meet established goals and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• A working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• Coaching experience at the NAIA level
• Collegiate and/or professional level playing experience
• A current commercial driver’s license (CDL) and/or willingness to attain one

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Coach for the LSUA Men’s Basketball Team
• Follow all University, and Athletic Department Policies and Procedures
• Adhere to rules, policies, and philosophies set forth by The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)
• Responsible for assisting in the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes
• Directs and manages student manager including the delegation and prioritization of administrative responsibilities
• Responsible for the search/recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes
• Works closely with Sports Medicine staff and team physicians to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the student-athletes
• Assists the Generals Athletic Association (GAA) in fundraising activities/events/camps
• Develops a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and actively seeks to develop new performance methods and strategies
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable LSUA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations
• Assist in recruiting of deserving student-athletes, track the academic progress of all players
• Assist in maintaining an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of the players who are residing on campus
• Assist in implementing the weight and fitness training program
• Works with the Head Basketball coach and University Facilities to keep the maintenance of the Basketball Facility and maintaining equipment inventory
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed

Benefits

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts