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Open to: Internal Applicants Only, Internal and External Applicants
Full-Time or Part-Time Status
Full-Time, 12 months
Staff Job Type
Salaried/Exempt
Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications
Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach – Player Development will be responsible for leading, supervising, implementing, and coaching on-court skill development programs and oversee specific video analysis for Men’s Basketball student-athletes. Additionally, this position will be involved in other duties and responsibilities that assist in the daily function of a college basketball program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- On-court instruction with specialization and enhanced knowledge of all positions and basketball systems
- Organize, lead, and teach player development drills with specific emphasis on offensive and defensive strategy
- Oversee and instruct all team concepts in training sessions
- Direct opponent scouting for offensive, defensive, and situational trends
- Lead video evaluations and review film study to enhance player development
- Manage in-game analysis for statistical patterns of specific players, team and/or opponent
- Create videos for player comparisons and teaching enhancement
- Assist other assistant coaches with drills, scouting, and video breakdown
- Recruiting – duties pertain to on campus recruiting responsibilities for scholastic and transfer portal PSAs
- Supervise video edits and film breakdown
- Create player descriptions, comparisons, and reports that emphasize current/future roster management discussions
- Assist with campus visit itineraries and execution
- Operations – execute and assist program operations including, but not limited to:
- Academic monitoring
- Game and training set up
- Alumni relationships
- Video and film study
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
* Occasional need to lift, move and prepare equipment for practice, competition and special events.
* Position requires frequent evening and weekend hours
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
* 5+ years basketball experience at a collegiate or professional level with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in playing and/or coaching.
* Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
* Administrative skills such as prioritization and organization are needed.
* Must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently.
* A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of SJU’s current Motor Vehicle Policy are required.
* Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
* Subject to pre-placement physical exam, motor vehicle record check, and criminal background check.
* Understanding and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.
* Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records
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