Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach– Otterbein University

School: Otterbein University
Position: Assistant Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division III
Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference
Description:

SUMMARY: Assist Head Men’s Basketball Coach by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in conducting a successful intercollegiate basketball program, ensuring that the program provides positive athletics experience while promoting sportsmanship for its participants, enhances campus life and operate within University, NCAA and OAC conference regulations. Assists the head coach with the daily competitive operation of the men’s basketball program including but not limited to: teaching sport related skills and strategies, observing student-athletes during practice and games, and preparing practice plans. In addition, this individual will assist with ensuring and monitoring the academic success of the men’s basketball student-athletes. Assists in the attraction and retention of student-athletes while promoting a diverse campus environment. Evaluate talent and communicate with high school coaches and prospective student-athletes on the benefits of Otterbein University, while monitoring their progress through the admission process.

Assist with the supervision and coordination of strength and conditioning programs as directed by the head coach. Participates in the planning and monitoring of such activities, including equipment and facility supervision.

Must be able to transport teams via van if necessary. Online testing required through institution.

Responsible for working with the athletic trainers and team physicians for the medical well being and protection of the student- athlete during preseason, regular season and post season activities; each athlete must receive a medical evaluation prior to participation; athletic training hours will be posted for preventative care and rehabilitation; emergency procedures must be reviewed, established and followed for practice and competition.

Responsible for the personal conduct of self as well as student-athletes and any others associated with the program. Must be familiar with the Otterbein College Student Code of Conduct and the Student Athlete Handbook and manage to the standards of good conduct and image that will reflect positively on the sport program, the Athletics department and Otterbein University.

Any additional administrative assignment will be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

Applicant Information:

Please email an Otterbein Employment Application, resume and cover letter to [email protected] addressing this position in the subject; FAX 614-823-1511; or mail to Otterbein University, Human Resources, 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081. Only submissions with a completed application will be reviewed.

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