Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

The primary role of the Assistant Coach is to provide teaching, coaching and technical expertise needed to allow the student-athlete to compete at their highest competitive potential. Additionally, it is also a primary responsibility of the position to be cognitive of all coaching and/or teaching duties associated with the program. This is to include but not be limited to the oversight and management of the safety and well-being of those student athletes assigned to their coaching care.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Oversees the strength and conditioning development of the athletes;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student-athlete;
• Is aware of and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student-athlete;
• Assists with implementing the game plans and offers recommendations for in-game adjustments;
• Presents scouting information to coaching staff and team;
• Coordinates opponent clip edits with Video Coordinator;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Organizes and plans workouts.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree;
• Demonstrated experience coaching at the college level and/or collegiate/professional playing experience in sport of basketball;
• Working knowledge of NCAA, Conference (A10), and state rules and regulations;
• Solid demonstrated knowledge of the sport, including rules, strategies, and techniques;
• Ability to organize, develop, and execute recruitment plans;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students;
• Ability to motivate and inspire players to achieve their full potential;
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.