Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – Saint Louis University

School: Saint Louis University
Position: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: A10
Description:

Under general direction, is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program; assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements.

Job Duties

  • Assists head coach in running team practices; oversees practices; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete’s academic progress.
  • Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; provides feedback to head coach.
  • Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.
  • Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes’ progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of a specific sport’s concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training
  • Knowledge of basic statistics
  • Recruiting skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal/human relations skills
  • Organizational/planning skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Ability to assess athletic talent
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with two (2) years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level.

Applicant Information:

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