This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of coaching and administration of the NAU men’s basketball program. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will lead student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development and promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner that advances the brand of Northern Arizona University

Responsibilities Include

60% – On Court Coaching

• Assists in and may organize, prepare, and conduct individual team practices and trainings; aids in the critical areas of team competition planning, as appropriate to the program.
• Assist the head coach in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I basketball program.
• Promotes a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete.
• Assists as directed with the oversight of athletic training, strength, nutrition and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport; receives instruction and developmental guidance from more senior coaching staff.
• Scouting of assiqned opponents. Assist head coach in overseeing academic progress. Evaluation of student-athletes.
• Demonstrating basketball skills and techniques. Administrative tasks including but not limited to: budgeting, travel and scheduling.

20% – Rules Compliance

• Ensures that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• All coaches have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, Big Sky Conference and NAU with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations as mandated by NCAA.

15% – Department Representation

• Represents the NAU Men’s Basketball program to various institutional programs and externally, as assigned Recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes and related regional and national travel.
• Liaison to designated campus support departments and athletic departments (i.e. residence life, academics).
• Coordinate outreach efforts with community, alumni, and supporters.

5% – Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• If head coach is unable to perform duties, this position would take over.
• Would also lead recruiting efforts in key locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Intermediate:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 1 years of relevant experience
• Must possess current AZ Driver’s License

Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Must possess current AZ Driver’s License

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Playing and coaching experience at the Division 1 level preferred (college level or higher)
• Recruiting experience
• Master’s degree in relevant field

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