The University at Arkansas at Pine Bluff, an NCAA Division I member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region, is accepting applications for Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Additional information about the school can be found at www.uapb.edu and information about the athletic department can be found at www.uapblionsroar.com.

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with various duties relating to the administration, management, and operations of the Men’s Basketball Program. Specific duties associated with this position shall include:

Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with practice and game preparations. Adhere to all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations to monitor and ascertain that the program is administered and conducted in compliance with the policies and procedures of all governing entities (i.e. the NCAA, the SWAC, the University of Arkansas System, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and the Department of Athletics). Responsible for reporting any violations of the rules that may arise to the proper authority. This position will serve as the study hall liaison to assist the Academic Advising staff with the Men’s Basketball athletes. Assist with on and off campus recruiting, with a heavy emphasis on JUCO recruiting. Handle all film exchanges and film editing (i.e. scouting reports, etc.).Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university with two years of Division I college coaching experience is required; Master’s degree and experience as a Division I student-athlete preferred. The selected candidate must have the ability to train and recruit at the Division I collegiate level, accept and carry out assigned program and responsibilities, communicate effectively and work well with other coaches, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and the community; pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations; a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically is essential to building a positive team culture; commitment to personal and professional development of student-athletes; must have the ability to work collaboratively within the structure and framework of an Athletics Department and University.

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