The primary purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in the organization, development, and planning of the basketball program. This position must assist in all aspects of practice-planning/floor responsibilities and assist in all aspects of recruiting. This position requires the assessment of student-athletes ability to compete academically and athletically. This position serves as the Co-Director of the youth summer camps. The assistant coach is responsible for the concerns and welfare of his/her student athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring the academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria set forth by the university and the NCAA. The assistant coach is responsible for the safety, behavior and appearance of the student-athletes and managers under his/her direction while representing the university. This includes all facets of daily interaction with academic, resident and student life communities as well as all entities involved in travel and competition for away contests. He/she must have knowledge of and strictly adhere to NCAA, BIG EAST, University and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities Coaching: Design, conduct and monitor countable athletically-related activities per NCAA playing and practice regulations and department policy. Evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies, and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles. Collaborate with the Head Coach to incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design. Communicate with all members of the program’s coaching staff regarding the progress and training activities. Assist in planning, conducting and supervising all practice and conditioning sessions. Collaborate with the Head Coach, certified Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design both academic year and summer conditioning programs, encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards.
Recruiting: As an NCAA certified recruiter, successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope of the department, Big East Conference and NCAA regulations at all times. As an on-campus recruiter, collaborate with all departments and university staff in designing official and unofficial visits in compliance with all university, Big East Conference and NCAA regulations. Coordinate mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes. Oversee the negotiation of scholarship offers to prospective student-athletes. Establish and develop relationships with appropriate high school and junior college officials, amateur club coaches.
Administration: Provide valuable input in developing and monitoring the program budget. Assist in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes. Supervise and assign responsibilities to team manager(s), video staff and graduate assistant(s). Assist with the development of schedules for practice and competition. Interface with appropriate departmental administrators to manage site assignments, visiting team practices, reservations for alternative facilities, pre-and-post events. Assist in or manage coordinating team travel arrangements. Monitor expenditures and cash disbursements for compliance with university, departmental, and NCAA policies. Manage travel party per conference regulations. Assist in or manage the purchase of apparel and/or specialized equipment. Work with vendors in accordance with university protocol. Consult with the equipment manager on matters of inventory, purchase and delivery. Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure the issuance of the necessary equipment and apparel for scheduled practices and competitive events. Manage, monitor and archive all required records and paperwork per regulatory requirements (e.g. state, federal and NCAA compliance). Must understand and comply with all NCAA and Big East rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result in severe Big East or NCAA sanctions for the program, the department and the university.
Public Relations: Participate in public relations activities, as approved, to include granting interviews with newspaper, radio and television media, attending press conferences and making public appearances. Consult with assigned Media Services staff regarding game preparations. Represent the department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events. Consult with Compliance office staff to evaluate each request to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
Fundraising: Assist with or oversee the planning, coordination and execution of approved fund-raising activities.
Co-Direct Youth Summer Camps: Oversee hiring of coaches and referees. Schedule guest lecturers. Organize team and game schedules. Oversee the operation of camp.