Job Overview

In coordination with the Head Coach, the Special Assistant to the Head Coach assists with all administrative aspects of the basketball program to include, but not limited to, recruiting, compliance, travel, scheduling, community relations, summer camps/clinics, in addition to creation, development and implementation of a whole-person player development program. Responsibilities:

• Lead/direct a fully comprehensive player-development program including but not limited to leadership, financial literacy, media training, player mentor program, post-college transition planning/preparation, nutrition, strength/conditioning, etc.
• Design specific development and assessment plans for each individual player.
• Serve as liaison to strength & conditioning coach and develop, monitor and assess player nutrition program.
• Monitor performance, rest and recovery for each individual player.
• Prepare film study sessions for player and team development
• Develop and lead Professional Opportunities Program for players, to include but not limited to NBA & G-League, Europe, Other Professional Leagues, etc. In coordination with the Compliance office, lead agent education and player evaluation opportunities program.
• Serve as name, image, likeness coordinator for the men’s basketball program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience as a high school and collegiate player.
• Experience coaching, instructing and/or administering at a high school and collegiate level.
• Basic to advanced knowledge with video editing software specific to sport/scouting applications.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of student-athletes, coaches and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

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