SUMMARY: Assist Head Men’s Basketball Coach by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in conducting a successful intercollegiate basketball program, ensuring that the program provides positive athletics experience while promoting sportsmanship for its participants, enhances campus life and operate within University, NCAA and OAC conference regulations. Assists the head coach with the daily competitive operation of the men’s basketball program including but not limited to: teaching sport related skills and strategies, observing student-athletes during practice and games, and preparing practice plans. In addition, this individual will assist with ensuring and monitoring the academic success of the men’s basketball student-athletes. Assists in the attraction and retention of student-athletes while promoting a diverse campus environment. Evaluate talent and communicate with high school coaches and prospective student-athletes on the benefits of Otterbein University, while monitoring their progress through the admission process.

Assist with the supervision and coordination of strength and conditioning programs as directed by the head coach. Participates in the planning and monitoring of such activities, including equipment and facility supervision.

Must be able to transport teams via van if necessary. Online testing required through institution.

Responsible for working with the athletic trainers and team physicians for the medical well being and protection of the student- athlete during preseason, regular season and post season activities; each athlete must receive a medical evaluation prior to participation; athletic training hours will be posted for preventative care and rehabilitation; emergency procedures must be reviewed, established and followed for practice and competition.

Responsible for the personal conduct of self as well as student-athletes and any others associated with the program. Must be familiar with the Otterbein College Student Code of Conduct and the Student Athlete Handbook and manage to the standards of good conduct and image that will reflect positively on the sport program, the Athletics department and Otterbein University.

An additional administrative assignment will be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS/BA Degree; experience and demonstrated success in teaching, coaching, recruiting and mentoring.

Please email an Otterbein employment application, a cover letter and resume to Otterbein University, Attn: Human Resources, 1 S. Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081, or send via Email: [email protected] or fax to: 614-823-1511. Position is open until filled.