The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

The primary and most important responsibility of a coach is instructing student-athletes. Reporting to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach (Head Coach), the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

– Coordinate and manage all aspects of position/positions assignment as directed by the Head Coach.

– Performs planning, organization and execution for coaching (instruction/education) duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions and competitions.

– Function in game day organization and assignments as prescribed by the Head Coach.

– Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.

– Perform recruiting activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Men’s Basketball recruiting coordinator to meet the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.

– Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by the Head Coach.

– Assist in the development of team rules and policies.

– Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.

– Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Men’s Basketball program to insure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.

– Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.

– Assist with administrative functions of the Men’s Basketball program as directed by the Head Coach.

– Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.

– Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.

– Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.

– Be available to make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements and support ECU Pirate Club activities representing the Men’s Basketball program and ECU athletics.

– Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.