To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of basketball and the ability to teach basketball skills and philosophies
• Knowledge of and the ability to understand and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, the MEAC Conference and the NCAA
• Demonstrated ability to scout and recruit highly skilled student athletes into a program committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the court
• Ability to relate and communicate with high school, Junior College, Amateur Athletic Union coaches, and with high school, college student-athletes, and parents
• Ability to develop, and motivate quality student-athletes on and off the court and in the classroom
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity
• Ability to take directions, work with limited supervision, and assist the head coach
• Ability to organize and operate basketball camps, individuals and team
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of constituents, including alumni, friends, parents, faculty, campus staff, administration and local community
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work nights and weekends beyond 8 – 5 (no overtime pay)
• Ability to use various basketball scouting software and Microsoft Word, Excel, email

** Salary is based on educational requirements, experience and knowledge, skills and abilities.