Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach. This is a full time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, this coach will assist with the responsibilities of the NCAA D-III Men’s Basketball program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, NCAC, and Kenyon College policies and regulations. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will work in conjunction with the head coach to fulfill the following responsibilities: coaching student athletes, scouting opponents, and recruiting. Although the head coach will be primarily responsible for the organization, maintenance and implementation of the offensive and defensive game plan and installation, the assistant will work to complement this process. Additional responsibilities will be assigned in game management, facility overview, teaching, and / or administration.

It is also expected that the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will embrace the department mission of fostering learning and developing community with a focus on the values of citizenship, competition, resiliency, sportsmanship, and teamwork within Kenyon’s unique campus culture. Successful candidates will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their support for students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach serves the Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation in the Division of Student Affairs. This position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and supports the mission of the College in its focus on student development, outcomes and success. This is a ten (10) month position with benefits that includes morning, evening and weekend responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
• Assist in practice planning as well as with scouting reports.
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Recruit academically and athletically strong applicants for admission in the selective, highly competitive application pool at Kenyon College utilizing ARMS software, including preparing promotional materials.
• Work in conjunction with athletic trainers to maintain student-athlete welfare.
• Stay up-to-date with sport and coaching best practices in order to provide opportunities for all involved in the program to become students of the game by sharing knowledge of the sport.
• Participate in the NCAC governance for Men’s Basketball at coaches meetings.
• All coaches are assigned additional duties in the areas of facility and event /game management and teaching. These responsibilities are determined annually by Coordinator of Lifetime Fitness, Game / Event Manager, Facility Manager(s) and Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation.

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