Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to assisting with planning and conducting practices; lending assistance in the evaluation and recruitment of qualified student athletes; individual player skill development and team performance development; monitoring academic progress; coordinating services to the team with other department support areas; scheduling games and management of the program’s budget.  The assistant coach will be expected to work cooperatively and closely with student services such as sports medicine, strength and conditioning and academic advising and other departments on campus. Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and college rules and regulations are required.

· Assist with managing and directing the men’s basketball program
· Assist with managing all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.
· Assist with managing all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the program
· Assist with evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes
· Assist with monitoring class schedules, grades and student-athletes academic progress
· Responsible for men’s basketball student-athlete retention
· Responsible for developing and promoting the men’s basketball program

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of relevant experience are required. Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and college rules and regulations are required.   Excellent knowledge of the techniques of the sport and excellent communication skills desired. College coaching and/or playing experience preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment. A background screening will be required.

·         Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.

·         Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the University, SWAC and the NCAA.

·         Ability to market and promote ASU women’s basketball

·         Ability to attend meeting and other professional development opportunities at or away from ASU.

·         Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

·         Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

·         Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

·         Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

·         Ability to represent the department and University publically in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.

·         Ability to use a computer and other office equipment efficiently.