Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

The assistant coach provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division II Men’s Basketball program including student-athlete recruitment, match preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and match coaching. Also provide administrative support as assigned.

Duties and Tasks:

• Implementing and coordinating the recruitment process.
• Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
• Instructing and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the men’s basketball program
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes.
• Assist with the administrative functions with the women’s intercollegiate men’s basketball program:
• Coordinating travel for team trips, recruiting and official visits.
• Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
• Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coaching men’s basketball tactics and techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Leadership skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to deal with recruits and their parents.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes.
• Ability to effectively work with collegiate student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit student athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs.