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NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We-faculty, staff, and administrators-thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU’s culture of excellence.
Special Information
- This position will require successful candidate to become an Authorized Driver for Northern Arizona University. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive, on university business to pass an online defensive driving course and submit their driver’s license number for periodic records review. The law affects all faculty, staff and students who drive any university-owned motorized vehicles. For more information on NAU Authorized Driver Policy
- All coaches have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, Big Sky Conference and NAU with complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations as mandated by NCAA.
- Bylaw 10.1. Satisfactory rules knowledge and rules compliance are conditions of employment.
- This position, in particular, will fully participate and cooperate in compliance related activities, procedures and evaluation. Coaches are held to strict NCAA guidelines regarding all of the following:
- Athletic Equipment and Apparel
- Coaching Staff Limits and Contracts
- Complimentary Admissions
- Employment of Student Athletes
- Financial Aid
- Governance
- Institutional Camps and Clinics
- Institutional Certification of Compliance
- Playing and Practice Seasons
- Recruiting
- Representatives of the University’s Athletic Interests
- Rules Education
Job Description
Northern Arizona University’s Athletic department is now hiring one (1) Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball. The Assistant Coach will provide support to the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, player development, academic success, recruiting, film study, practice organization, position meetings, scouting opponents, special teams coaching, and other duties as assigned.
Assist in coaching NAU’s Men’s Basketball team – 60%
- Assists in and may organize, prepare, and conduct individual team practices and trainings; aids in the critical areas of team competition planning, as appropriate to the program.
- Assist the head coach in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I basketball program.
- Promotes a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete.
- Assists as directed with the oversight of athletic training, strength, and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport; receives instruction and developmental guidance from more senior coaching staff.
- Scouting of assigned opponents.
- Assist head coach in overseeing academic progress.
Knowledge of and Ensures team follows NCAA rules and reguations – 20%
- Ensures that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
Department Representation – 15%
- Represents the NAU Men’s Basketball program to various institutional programs and externally, as assigned
- Recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes and related regional and national travel.
- Liaison to designated campus support departments and athletic departments (i.e. residence life, academics).
- Coordinate outreach efforts with community, alumni, and supporters.
Other duties as assigned – 5%
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree AND
- 3 years of college coaching experience AND
- Working knowledge of Division I NCAA rules and regulations AND
- Basketball coaching experience at the junior college, university, and/or professional level OR
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
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