Typical Duties and Responsibilities

-Coordinate activities through the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
-Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the Basketball team.
-Provide instruction to basketball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of basketball as assigned by the Head Coach.
-Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, OVC and NCAA.
-Assist with the marketing and promotion of basketball.
-Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
-Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
-Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
-Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
-In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
-Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of basketball during preparation and practice sessions.
-Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
-Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
-Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, OVC and NCAA.
-Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner.
-Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
-Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
-Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
-Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to scout opponents.
-Ability to work summer camps.