Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the men’s basketball program.
• Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values.
• Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations.
• Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and implementation of a fundraising strategic plan.
• Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics.
• Promote the Department of Athletics and men’s basketball program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island University, the athletics department and the NCAA.
• Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the men’s basketball program;
• Assisting the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), and University rules, regulations and policies;
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements;
• Assisting with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach;
• Assisting in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts;
• Assisting in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level;
• Assisting in monitoring the academics of each of the men’s basketball student athletes;
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Student Services, Compliance, and Sports Medicine staff;
• Assisting with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents;
• Assisting with budget responsibilities which include recruitment, team travel, and equipment;
• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach;
• Complete and submit all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner;
• Support all marketing activities and University initiatives/programs for the men’s basketball program;
• Participate in fund raising activities for the men’s basketball program and/or Department of Athletics;
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university;
• Perform computer related tasks;
• Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, provides game-day coaching, and practice preparation, as well as program administrative responsibilities within the Athletics Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three (3) years Division I collegiate men’s basketball coaching experience, collegiate playing experience, and/or coaching experience at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level.
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Ability to interact successfully with a broad and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

• Candidates should also possess an enthusiasm for working with individual athletes
• A strong basketball background,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A solid work-ethic, and a commitment to NCAA rules
• Strong computer skills are a plus.