To assist in all aspects of the recruitment process from inception to completion, including the development of recruiting plans, targeting potential student-athletes for recruitment purposes and making recommendations. Be involved in all aspects of game management and assist the head coach in managing and coaching the team.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Act as assistant coach for a particular athletic team.
2. Act as supervisor/head coach representative in the absence of the head coach.
Make independent decisions, using sound judgment, while acting in the best interests of the student-athletes and the university at all times.
3. Active in the entire recruitment process. Research and identify prospective student-athletes and make recommendations to the head coach regarding those potential student-athletes in consideration for acceptance with a specific team. Target potential student-athlete populations, formulate a plan to attract those student-athletes to the school, and initiate recruiting trips
4. Assist head coach and be fully involved in the organization and total well being of the athletic program.
5. Assist head coach and be fully involved in the organization and preparation of practice and game plans, and the implementation of strength and conditioning schedules.
6. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to comply with NCAA and Sunshine State policy, and take appropriate action.
7. Represent the university and the department in community events.
8. Other duties as assigned by the athletic administration and head coach.
9. To be responsible and abide fully with the NCAA’s constitution, operating bylaws and administrative bylaws for the purpose of compliance, and which will be part of an employee’s performance evaluation criteria.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.