Job Overview
Under the direction of the Head Men's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach will aid with on court training, competition preparation, and in-game coaching of the Men's Basketball Team, but is not a designated off-campus recruiter. In addition, the incumbent will assist with the day-to-day operations of the program. This position will also operate under university regulations and America East Conference & NCAA bylaws.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition preparation.
- Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with America East & NCAA regulations. However, this position is not a designated off campus recruiter.
- Assist in monitoring student-athletes' academic progress.
- Assist with player development. Under supervision of the Head Coach, develop training methods to improve the overall skill development of players both in/out of season.
- Assist in coordinating training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
- Assist with game scouting of opponents and preparation of game plan.
- Promote a program culture of academic success and degree progress, and support The Learning Center's initiatives in monitoring and advising the program's student-athletes.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- A minimum of two years' coaching experience at the high school/competitive club/college level or collegiate playing experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students required.
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sport and its playing rule.
- Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.
- Must be able to organize and coordinate.
- Must have knowledge of NCAA rules.
- Must have the ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
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