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This is a limited service 10-month part-time position working 25 hours per week in our Athletics Department. Position will assist the head coach in organizing, supervising, and controlling all the activities related to the sport.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assisting the head coach in organizing, supervising, and controlling all the activities related to the sport
- Demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession
- Annually reviewing any rule changes relative to basketball; always adhering to all rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA and MAC
- Assisting the head coach with an annual recruiting goals and attempting to enroll a diverse group of qualified student athletes capable of participation at the Division III varsity level
- Assisting in organizing and conducting an appropriate number of practice sessions and directing all activities during contests
- Advising and mentoring team members and directing the activities of captains, team managers, and Student Advisory Committee representatives
- Preparing a schedule of team activities in conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director that complies with departmental policies, goals, and objectives
- Coordinating team travel, housing, meals, and money with the Athletic Sports Program Assistant and submitting a travel itinerary at least two weeks prior to each overnight event after approval by Athletic Director
- Administering the sport budget in a fiscally responsible manner
- Communicating and cooperating with the training staff regarding athletic medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and status of injured athletes
- Communicating and cooperating with the equipment room staff regarding the distribution, providing an environment that supports the achievement of the academic goals of the student athlete
- Cultivating alumni groups associated with the basketball program in conjunction with the office of Alumni Programs
- Scheduling the use of game and practice facilities in cooperation with the Assistant Athletic Director and/or Athletic Director
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
The above job responsibilities are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Working Conditions/ Frequently Used Tools:
- Office, library, computer room
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
- Typically standing or walking
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping
- Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong managerial, administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- CPR/First Aid certification is preferred
Required education/experience/license:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior playing or coaching at the college level is preferred
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